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CALENDAR 


OF  THE 


Correspondence  Relating  to  the 
American  Revolution 


OF 


Brigadier-General  George  Weedon, 

Hon.  Richard  Henry  Lee, 

(Hon.  Arthur  Lee, 


AND 


Major-General  Nathanael  Greene, 


In  the  Library  of 
The  American  Philosophical  Society, 


UNIVERSITY  j 


PREPARED  UNDER  THE  DIRECTION  OF 
THE  COMMITTEE  ON  HISTORICAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


PHILADELPHIA  : 
THE  AMERICAN  PHILOSOPHICAL  SOCIETY 

1900. 


A 

• 


CONTENTS. 


PAGE 

PREFACE, .  v 

•    WEEDON  PAPERS. 

LETTERS  TO  GENERAL  WEEDON i 

LETTERS  FROM  GENERAL  WEEDOX, 21 

MISCELLANEOUS  LETTERS  AND  PAPERS, 32 

LEE  PAPERS. 

LETTERS  TO  RICHARD  HENRY  LEE, 35 

LETTERS  TO  ARTHUR  LEE,           .                         ....  47 
LETTERS  FROM  RICHARD  HENRY  LEE,           .      ».        .        .        .48 

MISCELLANEOUS  LETTERS,    .........  49 

PAPERS  OF  RICHARD  HENRY  LEE, 50 

OFFICIAL  PAPERS,         ...                .....  51 

PETITIONS .  52 

GREENE  PAPERS. 

LETTERS  TO  GENERAL  NATHANAEL  GREENE,        .        .              '  .  53 

LETTERS  FROM  GENERAL  NATHANAEL  GREENE,        .        .        .  160 

MISCELLANEOUS  LETTERS, 180 

RECORDS  OF  A  COURT  OF   INQUIRY,  HELD   ON   THE  MEMORIAL 
OF  CAPT.  JOHN  BANCKER,  BARRACK  -  MASTER  OF   PART   OF 

THE  STATE  OF  NEW  YORK, •    .        .216 

RETURNS  OF  THE  QUARTERMASTER'S  DEPARTMENT,          .        .  222 

MISCELLANEOUS  RETURNS 235 

MISCELLANEOUS  PAPERS,      .        . 236 

REPORTS,  .        .        .        .        .        .        .        .        .        '.        .        .  243 


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PREFACE. 


In  December,  1897,  the  American  Philosophical  Society  ap 
pointed  James  T.  Mitchell,  Chairman,  I.  Minis  Hays,  Isaac  J. 
Wistar,  Charles  R.  Hildeburn,  Joseph  G.  Rosengarten,  Samuel  W. 
Pennypacker  and  Sydney  George  Fisher  a  special  committee  to 
examine  the  historical  manuscripts  and  early  American  imprints  in 
its  library,  with  a  view  to  determining  the  desirability  of  making 
them  more  available  for  historical  study.  The  following  pages 
are  printed  in  accordance  with  the  recommendations  of  the  com 
mittee. 

The  Weedon  correspondence,  here  calendared,  is  contained  in 
one  volume  of  original  letters  to  Brigadier-General  George  Wee 
don  and  copies  of  letters  from  him  during  the  Revolutionary  War. 
The  copies  are  mostly  in  his  own  handwriting  or  attested  by  his 
initials.  The  volume  was  given  in  1835  by  Colonel  Hugh  Mercer, 
of  Fredericksburg,  Va.,  to  Dr.  James  Mease,  and  by  him  presented 
to  the  American  Philosophical  Society.  Colonel  Mercer  was  a  son 
of  General  Hugh  Mercer,  who  fell  at  Princeton,  and  a  nephew  of 
General  Weedon's  wife. 

The  Lee  papers  consist  of  original  letters  to  Richard  Henry  Lee  ; 
copies  of  letters  from  him ;  letters  to  Arthur  Lee ;  miscellaneous 
letters,  and  private  and  official  papers,  on  topics  relating  to  the 
Lees,  or  public  affairs  with  which  they  were  connected  during  the 
period  from  1766  to  1789.  They  are  contained  in  two  volumes 
which  were  presented  to  the  American  Philosophical  Society, 
June  17,  1825,  by  Richard  Henry  Lee,  Esq.,  grandson  of  the 
signer,  having  been  partly  made  use  of  by  him  in  his  memoirs 
of  his  grandfather.  Such  previous  publication,  with  the  volume 
and  page,  is  indicated  in  the  calendar. 

The    Greene    correspondence    consists    of  letters  to   and  from 


VI  PREFACE. 

General  Nathanael  Greene  during  1778,  1779  and  1 780,  while  he  was 
Quartermaster-General  of  the  Continental  army,  with  some  miscella 
neous  correspondence  relating  to  matters  connected  with  the  Quarter 
master's  department ;  Quartermaster's  returns,  and  the  proceedings 
of  a  court  of  inquiry  into  the  conduct  of  Captain  John  Bancker, 
Barrackmaster  of  part  of  New  York.  These  papers  fill  twelve 
volumes.  They  were  selected  and  arranged  in  their  present  form 
by  Colonel  Charles  Pettit  from  the  papers  relating  to  the  Quar 
termaster's  department  in  his  possession  after  the  Revolution. 
Colonel  Pettit  was  Colonial  Secretary  of  New  Jersey  under  Gov 
ernor  Franklin,  and  afterwards  Secretary  of  the  State  under  its  first 
Governor,  William  Livingston.  In  1778  he  resigned  the  Secretary 
ship  to  accept  the  appointment  of  Assistant  Quartermaster-Gen 
eral,  which  position  he  held  until  the  end  of  the  war,  refus 
ing  the  appointment  of  Quartermaster-General  on  the  resigna 
tion  of  General  Greene  in  1780.  He  then  removed  to  Philadel 
phia  and  in  1785  was  elected  to  the  Continental  Congress.  In 
1791  he  was  appointed  commissioner  to  settle  the  accounts  of  the 
State  of  Pennsylvania  with  the  United  States.  After  his  retire 
ment  from  public  life  in  1792,  he  prepared  from  the  materials  in 
his  possession  two  sets  of  papers  relating  to  Revolutionary  times 
and  matters,  one  of  which  is  now  in  the  Bureau  of  Rolls  and  Library, 
State  Department,  Washington  (see  State  Department  Index,  No. 
8,  Vol.  2).  The  other  is  the  collection  here  calendared.  It  re 
mained  in  the  possession  of  his  family  until  1820,  when  it  was 
presented  to  the  American  Philosophical  Society  through  the 
hands  of  Mr.  Robert  Desilver,  the  well-known  publisher.  These 
papers  are  filled  with  the  details  of  the  Quartermaster's  depart 
ment,  and  touch  only  incidentally,  here  and  there,  the  topics  of 
more  exciting  interest  of  those  stirring  times.  But  in  no  place 
known  to  the  Committee  of  Publication  can  a  more  graphic  and 
vivid  conception  be  gathered  of  the  hardships  and  struggles  of 
the  Revolutionary  army.  The  papers  are  the  official,  often  the 
confidential,  communications  between  the  earnest  patriots  who 


PREFACE.  Vll 

were  doing,  under  every  conceivable  difficulty  and  without  hope 
of  glory  or  even  of  appreciation,  the  daily  work  necessary  to  keep 
the  army  together.  Nearly  every  letter  is  an  urgent  call  for  help — 
for  clothes,  for  shoes,  for  blankets,  for  tents,  for  harness,  for 
forage,  even  for  firewood  to  keep  the  sick  in  the  hospital  from  per 
ishing  with  cold — and,  above  all,  for  money,  money,  money,  even 
at  the  depreciation  that  sent  wheat  to  twenty-five  dollars  a  bushel, 
drove  boat-builders  to  refuse  to  work  for  less  than  forty-five  dollars 
a  day,  and  led  even  the  commissioned  officers  in  the  Quarter 
master's  department  to  memorialize  Congress  that  a  year's  salary 
was  scarcely  sufficient  to  buy  a  suit  of  clothes. 

It  is  believed  that  even  these  dry  details  may  be  found  useful 
to  those  who  desire  to  know  history  as  it  was  to  those  who  were 
making  it  in  their  daily  lives. 

The  work  of  calendaring  has  been  done  under  the  supervision  of 
the  committee  by  Miss  Emma  Repplier. 

M. 

SEPTEMBER,  1900. 


CALENDAR  OF 
THE  CORRESPONDENCE  OF 

BRIGADIER-GENERAL  GEORGE  WEEDON,  U.  S.  A., 

WITH  CELEBRATED    CHARACTERS  OF 

THE  AMERICAN  REVOLUTION. 

IN  THE  LIBRARY  OF  THE  AMERICAN  PHILOSOPHICAL  SOCIETY. 


LETTERS  TO  GENERAL  WEEDON. 

BLAIR,  ARCHIBALD  : 

1780.—  September  6.  In  Council. — Proposition  from  Col.  Rob 
ert  Lawson  to  raise  a  body  of  volunteers  to  march  to  the 
southward,  accepted.  Detailed  enumeration  of  conditions 
under  which  they  shall  serve.  (Copy)  No.  40. 

1781. — April  4..  In  Council. — Extract  from  the  minutes.  Rule 
of  exchange  of  prisoners  to  be  adhered  to  as  far  as  possi 
ble,  calling  for  such  citizens  first  as  have  been  longest  in 
captivity.  If  enemy  think  proper  to  liberate  absolutely  any 
number  of  captive  citizens,  an  equal  number  of  theirs  shall 
be  liberated.  No.  75. 

BLAND,  THEODORICK  : 

1783. — March  25.  Philadelphia. — Rejoicing  over  the  declaration 
of  peace.  Our  debt  of  gratitude  to  France. 

P.  S. — Commutation  of  five  years'  whole  pay  in  lieu  of  half 
pay,  allowed  by  Congress  to  officers  of  the  army.     No.  145. 

DAVIS,  WILLIAM  : 

1781. — June  25.  War  Office. — Wishes  to  know  if  arms  sent 
arrived  at  Fredericksburg.  Desires  his  assistance  in  get- 


2  CALENDAK   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

DAVIS,  WILLIAM  (continued ) : 

ting  boats  for  the  Marquis,  and  also  in  meeting  his  demand 
for  600  arms.  Dimensions  and  cost  of  boats.  Congratu 
lates  him  on  the  capture  of  Augusta  with  160  British,  200 
Tories  and  about  200  negroes,  six  pieces  of  cannon  and  vari 
ous  stores.  On  the  8th  inst.,  Gen.  Greene's  approaches 
were  within  50  yards  of  the  enemy's  works  at  Ninety-six. 
Offer  of  capitulation  rejected.  Reinforcements  from  Au 
gusta  hourly  expected  to  join  Gen.  Greene.  Enemy's  only 
posts,  Charlestown,  Savannah  and  Monk's  Corner.  George 
town  evacuated.  Will  be  in  Charlottesville  before  he  can 
receive  an  answer.  No.  137. 

DESBIGUES  : 

I'jSi.—fune  6.  Falmouth  (in  French). — Asking  for  a  permit  to 
cross  the  river.  Intends  to  debark  at  Leedstown  for  Cadiz  to 
command  the  volunteers.  No.  109. 

ELWELL,  JESSE  : 

1781. — -June  ij.  Prince  William. — Received  orders  from  Gen. 
Nelson  to  send  to  camp  every  man  of  the  militia  who  can  be 
furnished  with  a  rifle,  and  all  horses  except  those  employed  in 
agriculture.  Desires  advice  as  to  the  carrying  out  of  these 
orders.  No.  121. 

GRAHAM,  RICHARD  : 

1781. — -June  14.  Dumfries. — Concerning  the  making  of  swords 
or  sword  hilts.  Mr.  Caves'  offer  to  make  50  hilts  if  paid  for 
them  in  tobacco.  Desires  his  opinion  on  the  intended  move 
ments  of  Cornwallis.  No.  122. 

GRAYSON,  WILLIAM  (Col.)  : 

1780. — October  23.  Philadelphia. — Encloses  newspapers.  Letter 
from  Mr.  Richard  Harrison,  at  Cadiz,  mentions  destruction  of 
an  English  fleet  of  merchantmen.  Col.  Febiger's  zeal  in 
procuring  clothes  and  tents  attended  with  only  moderate 
success.  Afraid  army  will  be  distressed  for  woollen  clothing 
and  blankets.  Will  squeeze  out  about  500  suits  for  the  Vir- 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE.  3 

GRAYSON,  WILLIAM  (continued)  : 

ginia  line.     Blames  Virginia  for  not  properly  clothing   her 

troops. 

N.  B. — Gen.  Greene  to  command  to  the  southward.  Par 
sons  promoted  to  rank  as  Major-General.  Heath  commands 
at  West  Point.  No.  45. 

1781. — April  24.  War  Office. — Warning  him  of  the  reported 
embarkation  of  Gen.  Clinton  for  the  southward  with  3000 
men.  Believes  they  meditate  immediate  descent  on  Virginia 
to  cooperate  with  Cornwallis  for  the  conquest  of  that  State  and 
North  Carolina.  Has  private  intelligence  that  French  fleet 
destined  for  America  has  not  yet  sailed.  Wayne  to  set  out  in 
a  day  or  two.  Scarcity  of  cash  the  reason  for  his  delay. 
Maryland  dragoons  in  want  of  everything.  Dutch  have 
closed  with  Great  Britain  as  to  hostilities.  Major  Anderson  of 
Virginia  and  several  other  officers  exchanged  by  Gen.  Moul- 
trie.  Cornwallis'  threat  to  send  all  American  officers  to 
Jamaica. 

P.S. — In  future  will  not  sign  his  name  to  any  letter,  as  the 
British  make  a  point  of  seizing  post-riders  and  publishing  the 
letters.  No.  86. 

1781. — May  29.  Philadelphia. — Detailed  account  of  arms  ready 
to  be  sent  on,  and  those  in  preparation.  No  money  in  Vir 
ginia  to  buy  anything,  and  no  credit.  Wayne  on  his  way  to 
Fredericksburg.  Six  hundred  new  levies  expected  from  Mary 
land  and  Delaware.  With  Moylan's  horse  and  Steuben's  1200 
cannot  Cornwallis  be  faced  ?  Evacuation  of  New  York  not  so 
improbable.  Conjectures  concerning  the  destination  of  the 
last  detachments  from  New  York.  Advices  from  Europe  most 
hopeful.  No.  95. 

1781. — June  5.  Philadelphia. — Desires  more  particular  intelli 
gence  concerning  the  Marquis'  whereabouts,  and  the  number 
of  his  (Gen.  Weedon's)  own  force.  By  July  i,  there  will  be 
sufficient  arms  in  Virginia  for  every  purpose.  Three  battalions 
of  militia  ordered  from  Maryland  and  four  from  Pennsylvania. 
Incloses  list  of  arms  sent  on.  Will  send  by  every  post  further 


4  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

GRAYSON,  WILLIAM  (continued) : 

details.     Will  push  hard  to  get  leave  to  go  to  Virginia,  after 

arranging  matter  of  arms.  No.  106. 

1781. — June  5.  Philadelphia. — Asking  that  an  officer  may  be  sent 
to  Noland's  Ferry,  who  shall  remain  until  July  i,  to  direct 
the  waggoners  where  to  take  the  arms.  No.  108. 

ijSi.—Jitne  12.  Philadelphia.  —  Acknowledging  letter  of  5th 
inst.  List  of  arms  sent.  Upwards  of  200  muskets  repaired 
daily.  Swords  and  pistols  not  so  numerous,  but  promises  a 
certain  number.  Has  informed  the  Marquis  of  these  matters 
and  has  suggested  the  propriety  of  collecting  and  stationing  a 
body  of  volunteers  at  Leesburgh.  Heard  that  the  Due  de 
Lauzun's  corps  were  at  Lebanon,  but  uncertain  whether  their 
destination  is  Virginia.  Advises  skirmishes,  but  no  general 
action.  No.  120. 

1781. — -June  18.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  letter,  and  glad 
to  hear  that  matters  are  not  so  desperate.  Fears  the  Marquis 
will  risk  a  battle.  Great  superiority  of  the  enemy's  cavalry. 
Mentions  various  reinforcements  if  only  the  Marquis  will  wait 
for  them.  Assembly  of  Pennsylvania  doing  nothing,  still  de 
bating  the  advisability  of  sending  troops  to  Virginia's  aid. 
Convulsed  by  faction  and  ruled  by  Republican  party.  Presi 
dent  of  the  State  desires  the  measure,  and  also  the  command 
of  the  troops,  if  they  march.  News  of  arrival  of  ships  at 
Boston  containing  1200  recruits  and  military  stores  for  French 
army  at  Rhode  Island.  Also  news  too  good  to  be  true  of  the 
arrival  in  Boston  of  the  Alliance  and  Lafayette  with  food  and 
clothing.  Difficulty  in  getting  waggoners  to  carry  the  arms, 
several  of  them  having  been  taken  by  the  enemy. 

No.  129. 

1781. — June  26.  Philadelphia. — Clothing  and  200,000  cartridges 
despatched  to  the  Marquis,  also  arms,  which  were  repaired. 
Moylan  will  leave  Lancaster  in  two  days  with  60  dragoons 
well  accoutred.  Arrival  of  Capt.  Barry  at  Boston  in  the 
Alliance.  Parted,  at  sea  in  a  gale,  with  the  Lafayette,  con 
taining  all  the  arms  and  clothing.  Safety  of  this  vessel  of 
more  importance  than  three  victories.  Pennsylvania  doing 
well.  Reasons  for  thinking  Gen.  Weedon  ought  not  to  join 
the  Marquis.  Desires  his  opinion  of  rampart  arms.  List  of 
arms  ordered.  No.  140. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  WEEDON  CORRESPONDENCE.      5 

GREENE,  NATHANAEL  (Gen.) : 

1777. — February  24.  Basking  Ridge,  N.  Y. — Acknowledging  let 
ter  of  23d  inst.  Ignorant  who  gave  Col.  Guyger  orders  to 
come  to  his  department,  but  will  arm  them.  Col.  Piper's 
detachment  to  join  Gen.  Putnam.  Attack  made  on  foraging 
party  of  enemy,  from  Amboy,  4000  strong.  Enumerates  casu 
alties  on  both  sides.  Col.  Johnson,  with  party  of  Maryland 
militia,  attacked  enemy,  but,  just  as  they  were  in  his  power, 
his  party  cowardly  deserted  him.  Will  send  prisoners,  taken 
by  Gen.  Warner,  to  Morristown. 

N.  B. — Enemy  killed  two  of  the  inhabitants  because  they  did 
not  assist  them  to  carry  off  their  dead.  No.  2. 

1782. — April  22.  Headquarters  near  Dorchester. — First  part  of 
letter  personal  and  amusing.  In  latter  part,  speaks  of  ragged 
and  destitute  condition  of  the  army.  Complaints  of  officers 
and  men.  Not  a  good  condition  in  which  to  face  a  superior 
enemy.  Not  a  drop  of  spirits  in  camp.  No.  142. 

1782. — October  I.  Headquarters. — Congratulations  on  the  ap 
proaching  peace.  Evacuation  of  Savannah  and  Charleston, 
old  news.  Refugees  embarking  for  St.  Augustine — no  greater 
punishment.  Their  situation  there  deplorable  :  no  shelter,  no 
food.  Resentment  of  people  too  strong  to  admit  pity.  Ex 
pects  whole  British  army  to  be  gone  by  the  i2th  or  i5th. 
His  work  being  completed,  hopes  to  go  North.  Took  pride 
in  getting  rid  of  enemy  without  foreign  aid.  Prospects  flat 
tering,  but  vigilance  still  needed.  Meeting  of  officers  to  be 
held  in  January  to  learn  their  wishes  in  respect  to  returning 
from,  or  continuing  in,  service.  For  himself,  desires,  above 
everything,  to  be  a  private  citizen.  Particulars  about  Col. 
Washington's  and  Lt.  Col.  Lee's  marriage.  Remembrances 
to  friends.  No.  143. 

HENDRICKS,  JAMES  (Col.) : 

1781. — May  15. — Alexandria. — Reporting  unnecessary  delay  in 
the  carrying  of  a  letter  from  the  Marquis  to  Gen.  Wayne. 
Desires  the  matter  to  be  looked  into  and  the  delinquent  pun 
ished.  No.  93. 

1781. — June  19.  Alexandria. — Acknowledging  letter  of  i7th 
inst.  Capt.  Moore,  commanding  Volunteer  Light  Horse  at 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

HENDRICKS,  JAMES  (continued}  : 

Georgetown,  does  not  think  he  is  justified  in  moving  without 
the  Governor's  instructions.  Such  punctilios  a  pity.  Hears 
the  Executive  of  Maryland  has  never  been  called  on,  officially, 
for  her  aid ;  if  true,  wishes  the  Marquis  would  call  on  them. 
Can  find  no  shoes  in  town.  Must  get  County  Commissioner's 
assistance  to  procure  vinegar  and  spirits.  Will  do  all  in  his 
power.  No.  133. 

HOLMES,  JOSEPH: 

. —June  5.  Winchester. — Acknowledging  letter  of  2d  inst., 
concerning  the  guarding  of  prisoners.  Renders  account  of 
the  prisoners,  their  number  and  rank.  No.  105. 

JEFFERSON,  THOMAS  : 

No  date. — Executive  will  impress  necessary  boats.  Light  boats 
being  built  but  not  to  be  depended  on.  No.  30. 

1780. — July  28.  Richmond. — Asks  for  duplicate  certificates,  set 
ting  forth  at  what  time  the  regiments  were  taken  on  the  Con 
tinental  establishment,  whether  armed  by  the  State,  and  how 
many  arms  they  carried.  No.  32. 

1780. — October  22.  Richmond. — Received  this  day  certain  infor 
mation  of  the  arrival  of  a  considerable  fleet  of  the  enemy  in 
the  bay,  and  of  their  intended  debarkation.  Measures  taken 
to  oppose  them.  His  (Gen.  Weedon's)  presence  needed  to 
aid  in  the  command,  also  Gen.  Muhlenberg's,  Gen.  Nelson's 
and  Gen.  Stevan's.  No.  43. 

1780. — November  J.  Richmond. — State  of  magazine  renders  it 
essential  that  not  a  single  arm  shall  be  lost.  No  militia  man 
who  has  received  a  public  arm  shall  be  discharged  from  duty 
until  he  has  returned  it,  or  given  a  satisfactory  account 
of  it.  If  he  omits  to  do  this,  he  shall  be  declared  a  de 
serter.  No.  52. 

1780. — November  6.  In  Council. — Every  kind  of  necessary  in 
future  to  be  impressed  according  to  the  directions  of  the  inva 
sion  law.  One  hundred  copies  of  this  clause  to  be  printed. 
The  State  Quartermaster  directed  to  spare  to  Mr.  Southall  two 
of  the  three  wagons  he  has.  Question  as  to  who  has  the  right  of 
appointing  the  surgeon  and  the  surgeon's  mate.  Encloses  ^i  25 
new  money,  only  kind  issued  from  the  treasury,  equal  to 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE.  7 

JEFFERSON,  THOMAS  (continued} : 

,£5000  old  money.     Offers  any  aid  in  their  power  to  promote 
operations  in  the  laboratory.  No.  55. 

1780. — November?.  In  Council. — Encloses  Militia  Commission 
to  Mr.  Triplett,  to  enable  him  legally  to  impress  provisions 
and  necessaries.  No.  56. 

1781. — March  ji.  In  Council. — Statement  of  the  number  of 
militia  needed  to  relieve  those  first  called  upon.  Discusses 
speediest  way  of  obtaining  reinforcements.  Master  Alexander 
Frazier  Gregory  to  be  permitted  to  land  and  proceed  to 
Urbana,  on  account  of  services  rendered  Gen.  Woodford  by 
his  father.  Encloses  letters  to  be  delivered  to  the  Flag  vessel 
in  James  river.  No.  64. 

1781. — April  j.  In  Council. — Desiring  him  to  see  that  the  militia, 
ordered  to  relieve  those  long  in  service,  proceed  to  Gen. 
Muhlenberg's  headquarters.  Part  of  Gen.  Muhlenberg's 
forces,  having  been  three  months  from  home,  are  very  impa 
tient.  Thinks  it  wise  not  to  hazard  his  (Weedon's)  detach 
ments  more  than  is  necessary.  Scouring  parties  still  keep  up 
spirits  of  the  people,  protect  them  from  depredation,  and,  if 
withdrawn  of  nights,  will,  perhaps,  be  safe.  Disposition  of 
vessels  containing  stores. 

P.  S. — Very  particular  attention  to  be  paid  to  the  returning 
of  public  arms  and  ammunition.  No.  72. 

1781. — April  4.  In  Council. — Acknowledging  letters  of  ist,  2d, 
3d  inst.  Impossible  to  send  additional  arms  at  present.  Any 
men  from  the  counties  destined  for  the  present  tour,  who  can 
not  be  armed,  may  be  sent  to  Gen.  Muhlenberg,  whose  rifle 
men  will  not  stay  until  reliefs  arrive.  Encloses  resolution  of 
Council  concerning  exchange  of  prisoners  under  general  rules, 
the  advantage  of  which  will  result  equally  to  the  lowest  and 
highest  citizen.  Right  of  turn  an  insuperable  obstacle  to 
every  proposition  for  the  exchange  of  Col.  Curie.  Desires 
Col.  Curie's  enlargement  may  be  obtained  on  such  a  parole  as 
a  man  of  honor  could  sign.  Our  kindness  to  captive  English 
officers  should  render  refusal  difficult.  Encloses  list  of  pris 
oners  for  exchange,  soldier  for  soldier,  sailor  for  sailor, 
etc.  •  No.  73. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

JEFFERSON,  THOMAS  (continued): 

1 781 . — April  23.  Richmond.  — Inclosing  letter  forwarded  by  Baron 
Steuben.  Anxious  to  know  if  it  is  an  answer  to  proposition 
for  exchange  of  prisoners.  On  i8th  enemy  came  from  Ports 
mouth  up  James  river,  force  unknown.  Landed  in  two 
bodies  ;  one  at  Harwell's  Ferry,  the  other  near  the  mouth  of 
Chickahominy  river.  Upper  party  proceeded  to  shipyard. 
What  injury  they  did  unknown.  Stores  eight  or  ten  miles 
higher  up.  On  22d,  enemy  left  Williamsburg ;  their  future 
movements  doubtful.  Enumerates  counties  from  which  all 
men  able  to  bear  arms  are  ordered  to  assemble  at  Peters 
burg.  No.  85. 

JENIFER,  DANIEL,  OF  ST.  THOMAS  : 

1781. — -June  5.  Philadelphia.  —  Meeting  of  foreign  powers. 
Thinks  France  will  procure  us  favorable  terms,  if  not  from  jus 
tice  then  from  policy.  Trusts  the  Marquis  will  check  Corn- 
wallis.  Grayson  indefatigable  in  procuring  arms.  Four 
battalions  likely  to  be  sent  at  once  to  the  aid  of  Maryland  or 
Virginia.  Advantage  to  Pennsylvania  if  she  had  delayed  a  little 
longer  the  selling  of  British  property.  No.  107. 

JONES,  JAMES  : 

1781. — -June  17.  Bowling  Green. — Announcing  his  advance  to  join 
the  Marquis  with  a  troop  of  volunteer  horse  raised  in  Glouces 
ter  county.  Ignorance  of  the  enemy's  whereabouts  and  ter 
rible  condition  of  his  horse's  hoofs  determined  his  march  to 
Fredericksburg.  No.  125. 

LAFAYETTE,  MARQUIS  DE  : 

1781. — -April  27.  Bowling  Green, — From  information  received, 
thinks  enemy  has  landed,  near  3000  strong,  and  taken  Peters 
burg.  Intends  leaving  for  Richmond  on  the  following  morn 
ing.  Small  force  of  horse  or  men  necessary  to  the  Governor's 
safety  and  his  own  in  Richmond.  Arrival  of  artillery  under 
Galvan  of  the  utmost  importance.  Requests  him  to  give 
Galvan  any  militia  and  mounted  men  he  can  collect.  Must 
be  pushed  on  night  and  day.  Importance  of  keeping  Rich 
mond.  No.  92. 

1781. — May  28.  Hanover  county. — Public  stores  and  much 
private  property  having  been  removed  from  Richmond.  A 


CALENDAR   OF   THE    WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

LAFAYETTE,  MARQUIS  DE  (continued )  : 

defeat  at  present  is  not  worth  risking.  Road  from  Hanover 
Court  house  to  Richmond  being  unsafe,  will  remove  to  Allen's 
Ford,  south  of  Anne  river.  Requests  that  the  militia  and  the 
expresses  shall  be  ordered  to  that  ford.  Also  that  a  strong 
force  may  convey  thither  the  horses,  arms  and  particularly 
clothing  coming  from  Baltimore  and  Philadelphia.  Enclosed 
to  be  forwarded  to  Gen.  Wayne.  Leslie  reported  to  have 
gone  down  James  river  to  garrison  Portsmouth.  Wants 
riflemen,  cavalry  and  arms.  Thanks  him  for  his  past  exer 
tions.  No.  94. 

1781. — May  29.  Gold  Mine  Creek. — Enemy's  present  plan  to 
march  to  Fredericksburg ;  hopes  to  arrive  before  the  main 
body.  Will  be  at  Anderson  bridge  the  following  day  at  noon. 
Desires  everything  to  be  sent  there.  Desperate  need  for 
dragoons.  Enclosed  to  be  sent  post-haste  to  Gen.  Wayne. 
All  stores  to  be  moved  out  of  harm's  way.  Every  boat  and 
bridge  below  the  falls  to  be  immediately  destroyed.  The  great 
want  of  horses  and  saddles.  Desires  him  to  acquaint  the 
General's  mother  and  also  Mrs.  Washington  with  this  news, 
also  any  others  who  mean  to  move.  No.  96. 

1781. — June  2.  Davenport  Tavern. — Enemy's  intention  to  turn 
his  right  flank  and  prevent  his  junction  with  Gen.  Wayne. 
Will  move  towards  Orange  Court  house,  at  which  place  militia 
must  rendezvous,  and  expresses  be  sent  there.  Orders  con 
cerning  supplies  on  hand  and  those  on  the  road. 

P.  S. — Even  bet  that  the  enemy  will  go  straight  to  Fred 
ericksburg.  Leslie  and  Arnold  gone  down  already  with  body 
of  troops.  No.  99. 

i^i.—Jitne  2.  Mattapony  Church. — (Written  by  G.  A.  Wash 
ington,  aide-de-camp  of  LaFayette.)  Removal  of  public  stores 
should  proceed.  Precautions  for  his  (Gen.  Weedon's)  safety 
must  be  taken,  as  the  main  body  of  the  enemy  are  at 
Chesterfield,  and  will  probably  be  in  Fredericksburg  on  the 
following  day.  Begs  him  to  acquaint  Gen.  Wayne  with  the 
situation,  and  to  write  the  commissary  of  prisons,  to  hold 
prisoners  in  Winchester  ready  at  a  moment's  warning.  On 
arrival  of  enemy,  destruction  of  boats  must  be  particularly 
attended  to.  No.  TOO. 


10     CALENDAR  OF  THE  WEEDON  CORRESPONDENCE. 

LAFAYETTE,  MARQUIS  DE  (continued}  : 

1781.— -June  j>.  Corbiri 's  Bridge. — Orders  concerning  the  sending 
forward  of  the  militia,  the  mails  and  the  stores.  No.  103. 

1781.— June  16.  Deep  Creek. — Mr.  Brown  is  the  bearer  of  this 
letter.  Enemy  moving  towards  Richmond,  followed  by  him 
(LaFayette),  but  difference  of  ground  makes  reinforcements  an 
immediate  necessity.  Desires  above  all  things,  cavalry. 
Directions  as  to  their  reaching  him  at  once.  Wants  all  armed 
and  unarmed  militia,  not  belonging  to  counties  north  of  Rap- 
pahannock,  to  be  hurried  on  to  him  with  the  greatest  despatch. 
The  terrible  need  of  cartridges  and  shoes,  also  rum,  for  the 
water  is  bad.  Importance  of  these  things  !  They  must  travel 
night  and  day.  No.  123. 

LEE,  RICHARD  HENRY  : 

1781. — -June  i. — Acknowledging  letter  of  previous  day  concerning 
the  raising  of  militia  in  the  four  lower  countries.  Westmore 
land  Court  house  an  excellent  rendezvous.  Certain  that  Corn- 
wallis  will  not  come  north  until  English  fleet  appears  in  the 
Potomac.  Conjectures  concerning  the  slowness  of  their 
advance.  Terrible  want  of  all  things :  arms,  cavalry,  ammu 
nition,  etc.  Trusts  Gen.  Wayne  will  join  him  (the  Marquis) 
in  a  day  or  two,  and  that  together  they  will  make  head  against 
the  enemy's  divided  force.  No.  97. 

1 1%1,—June  2.  9  o* clock,  Saturday. — Acknowledging  letter  of  pre 
vious  day.  Will  submit  it  to  the  Lieutenant  of  Richmond  to  be 
forwarded.  Will  call  out  militia  and  armed  men  to  the  num 
ber  of  200  or  250.  Enemy's  councils  now  directed  by  plun 
der  and  revenge.  No.  98. 

1781. — June  f. — Detailed  account  of  the  drafting  of  militia.  Two 
hundred  well-armed  men  will  join  him  at  Falmouth,  under 
command  of  Col.  John  A.  Washington.  May  expect  500  men 
from  the  four  lower  counties.  Enemy's  designs  in  the  Rappa- 
hannock  and  Potomac.  Fears  they  cannot  be  prevented  from 
plundering  and  burning,  since  so  many  men  and  officers 
have  baen  detached.  Will  deliver  his  letter  to  Col.  War- 
rington.  No.  no. 

1781. — -June  25.  Westmoreland. — Informing  him  that  one-half  of 
the  Westmoreland  militia  are  ordered  to  march  on  the  follow 
ing  day.  Recommends  the  bearer,  Mr.  John  Munroe,  to  his 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE.  11 

LEE,  RICHARD  HENRY  (continued} : 

kind  attention  and  begs  his  influence  in  procuring  him  a  posi 
tion  in  the  army,  more  worthy  of  his  past  service.      No.  139. 

1781. — July  I.  Chantilly. — Acknowledging  his  last  letter.  Look 
outs  vigilant  and  on  the  alert  for  any  sign  of  hostile  fleet.  En 
closed  letter  from  the  Marquis  tells  condition  of  affairs  three 
days  before.  Reported  that  Mr.  Jenifer  of  Congress  has 
written  to  his  brother  of  the  evacuation  of  New  York  by  the 
enemy.  If  true,  either  the  southern  war  will  be  pushed  vigor 
ously,  or  else  they  intend  to  quit  the  states.  Wants  powder, 
cartridge  paper  and  a  few  arms.  No.  147. 

MCHENRY,  JAMES  : 

i^i.—June  25.  Mr.  Savage's  House. — Enemy  lay  at  New  Kent 
Courthouse,  from  2ist  to  24th.  This  morning,  Pennsylvanians 
moved  on  the  route  of  his  lordship.  Militia  continue  on  this 
ground.  Marquis  begs  that  a  special  messenger  be  de 
spatched  to  Annapolis  to  the  officer  commanding  Moylan's 
corps.  No.  138. 

1781. — June  29.  Tyree's  Plantation,  Twenty  Miles  from  Williams- 
burg. — Short  account  of  an  action  on  the  26th  between 
American  advanced  corps  under  Cols.  Butler  and  Simcoe, 
within  six  miles  of  Williamsburg.  American  loss :  five 
officers,  two  sergeants  and  twenty-six  privates  killed  and 
wounded.  Enemy  had  sixty  killed  and  one  hundred  wounded. 
Lord  Cornwallis  in  Williamsburg;  has  received  reinforce 
ments  from  Portsmouth ;  is  shipping  off  his  negroes  at 
York.  No.  141. 

McWiLLiAMS,  WILLIAM  : 

1781. — June  20.  Camp,  Dandridge'  s  J?arm.-r-G\&d  to  place  cer 
tain  men  in  the  important  business  of  making  accoutrements 
for  the  soldiery.  Gen.  Greene's  success  in  Carolina.  All  the 
enemy's  posts  taken,  except  Charlestown,  besides  20,000 
bushels  of  corn,  sixteen  pieces  of  cannon,  and  500  British 
prisoners.  Enemy  have  crossed  James  river  at  Richmond, 
after  destroying  tobacco  warehouses  and  some  private 
property.  Apologizes  for  any  inaccuracy  on  the  plea  of  the 
scarcity  of  paper.  No.  135. 


12          CALENDAR  OF  THE  WEEDON  CORRESPONDENCE. 

MEALS,  JOHN  : 

1780.  —  October  jo.  Long  Island. — Bearer  of  this  letter  is  Capt. 
Willis,  who  has  been  exchanged.  Speaks  of  himself  as  a 
prisoner  with  small  hope  of  liberation.  Solicits  Gen.  Weedon's 
influence  with  those  in  power  to  procure  him  a  parole.  Ques 
tion  of  certain  rents  being  due.  No.  17. 

MERCER,  JOHN  F.: 

1783. — March  24..  Philadelphia. — Negotiations  in  Europe  happily 
terminated  in  a  general  pacification.  Triumph,  a  French 
frigate,  despatched  by  LaFayette  and  Comte  d'  Estaing,  brought 
the  news  of  the  cessation  of  hostilities.  Late  confusion  in  the 
army  terminated  in  a  manner  which  reflects  additional  honor 
on  that  band  of  patriots.  Results  of  a  slight  alteration  in  the 
southern  boundary.  No.  144. 

MORTIMER,  CHARLES  : 

1 780. — October  jo.  Fredericksburg. — Has  sent  one  hundred  weight 
bark,  as  requested.  Urgent  need  of  medicines  for  his  hospital. 
Keeps  the  few  medicines  he  has  for  private  practice.  Has  sent 
forward  seven  or  eight  patients.  None  shall  be  kept  that  can 
do  duty  in  field  or  garrison.  .  No.  18. 

MUHLENBERG,  GENERAL  : 

1780. — September  5.  Fredericksburg. — Wishes  to  know  whether  it 
would  not  be  wiser  to  keep  sufficient  arms  for  the  levies  that 
rendezvous  at  Winchester,  Alexandria  and  Fredericksburg. 
Encloses  returns  of  arms  sent  forward  and  those  left  behind. 
As  soon  as  he  can  make  up  an  officer's  command  with  the 
deserters  brought  in,  will  attend  to  Gen.  Weedon's  letter  of 
the  29th  inst.  No.  39. 

1780. — October  8.  Richmond. — Express  arrived  an  hour  before 
from  Gen.  Gates  with  an  account  that  Lord  Cornwallis  had 
been  reinforced  with  1000  men,  that  the  enemy  were  in  motion 
and  had  taken  Charlotte.  Begs  for  four  wagons  to  enable  him 
to  send  reinforcements  to  the  General.  No.  42. 

1780. — October  22.  Richmond. — Sunday  night.  Amazingly  dis 
tressed  for  want  of  officers.  Wishes  every  officer  from  Fred 
ericksburg  sent  on,  also  Dr.  Wallace,  as  he  needs  a  sur 
geon.  No.  44. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE.  13 

MUHLENBERG,  GEN.  (continued}  : 

1780. — October  27.  Petersburg. — Glad  to  hear  of  his  (Weedon's) 
arrival  at  Richmond.  Advice  as  to  the  arrangement  of  the 
new  levies.  Col.  Bufort's  letter  reports  that  Col.  Campbell, 
in  a  late  action  with  part  of  Fulton's  corps,  killed  seventy  of 
them.  Making  preparations  to  march  for  Cabbin  Point.  Has 
ordered  London  Volunteers  to  join  ninety  of  Gibson's  Regi 
ment.  No.  47. 

1780. — October  28.  Cabbin  Point. — Arrived  at  Cabbin  Point  this 
morning.  Nettled  to  hear  that  the  English  had  reimbarked 
and  hauled  off  into  the  bay  without  having  a  shot  fired  at 
them.  A  British  cavalryman,  captured,  swears  he  left  British 
troops,  two  nights  before,  marching  towards  Smithfield,  and 
that  the  forces  employed  in  this  invasion  number  8000.  Be 
lieves  he  lies,  but  will  march  the  next  morning  and  convince 
himself.  What  can  he  do  without  cavalry  or  cannon  ?  Has 
140  men  without  camp -kettles ;  also  companies  of  100  men 
with  only  one  officer.  No.  49. 

1780. — October  29.  Cabbin  Point. — Favor  of  2yth  at  hand. 
Prisoner's  assertions  of  yesterday  confirmed.  Enemy  about 
eight  miles  from  Smithfield.  Would  be  there,  himself,  if  he 
could  [have  procured  provisions.  Money  necessary  to  get 
military  departments  in  order. 

P.  S. — Hears  that  enemy  encamped  two  nights  before  at 
Joseph  Scott's,  seven  miles  above  Suffolk.  No.  50. 

1780. —  October  31.  Baker's  Mills,  Isle  of  Wight. — Militia,  100 
in  number,  assembled  at  Cabbin  Point,  only  four  muskets 
among  them.  Must  refer  them  to  him  (Weedon)  for  arms. 
Has  sent  out  300  men  after  a  plundering  party.  Hopes  to 
gain  from  them  a  few  prisoners  to  furnish  him  with  proper 
intelligence.  Expects  Gen.  Nelson  in  the  evening.  No.  20. 

1780. — October  ji.  Col.  Allen  Cockes. — The  bearer  of  this,  Mr. 
Bush,  can  give  all  the  intelligence  procured  thus  far.  If  pos 
sible,  will  form  a  junction  with  Col.  Parker,  before  night,  who 
has  250  men.  Will  endeavor  to  surprise  enemy's  outposts. 
In  great  need  of  horse  for  reconnoitering  purposes.  No.  22. 

1 780. — November  5. — Encloses  letter  for  the  Governor.  Reinforce 
ments  received,  so  trifling  that  he  is  obliged  to  stand  aloof  and 
not  venture  further.  Difficulties  of  his  position,  the  enemy 


1-i  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

MUHLENBERG,  GEN.  {continued'} : 

having  destroyed  all  boats.  Force  of  enemy  too  large  to  per 
mit  of  his  attacking  them.  Capt.  Gaines  with  small  body  of 
horse  surprised  the  advance  picket.  Officer  of  the  guard,  a 
Hessian,  lost  his  life  through  speaking  English  imperfectly. 
Any  chance  of  getting  arms  for  militia  ? 

P.  S. — Twenty-two  bushels  of  oysters  just  arrived.  No.  51. 

1 780. — November  j .  Stoners  Mills. — Since  writing  has  received  en 
closed  letters  from  Gen.  Gregory  and  Col.  Lamb.  Enemy's 
present  manoeuvres-  make  reinforcements  at  this  post  absolutely 
necessary.  Advises  Gen.  Weedon  if  he  moves  down  to  take  the 
nearest  route  to  Stoners  Mills.  Flag  just  got  to  Smithfield 
from  Portsmouth,  with  letter  from  Mr.  Blair  on  a  very  frivo 
lous  errand.  Intends  writing  to  Gen.  Leslie  to  send  flag  only 
when  there  is  something  worth  communicating.  No.  54. 

1780. — November  ii.  Stoners  Mills. — Just  received  his  favor  by 
express ;  glad  to  hear  that  he  is  coming  on.  Enemy  lie  still 
from  choice,  while  he  does  it  from  necessity.  Has  a  plan  to 
surprise  the  enemy's  post  at  Dr.  Hall's,  but  will  put  it  off  until 
Gen.  Weedon's  arrival.  Ship-carpenters  not  needed  at  his 
post.  Expects  Gen.  Weedon  and  Gen.  Nelson  to  supper 
Monday  evening,  "hail,  rain  or  snow."  No.  58. 

1781. — April  6.  Camp  near  Scott's. — Acknowledging  letter  of  the 
4th.  Sent  Gen.  Phillips's  letter,  regarding  exchange  of  prison 
ers,  to  the  Baron.  Enemy's  designs  uncertain.  Thinks  their 
main  object  a  junction  with  Cornwallis,  by  which  route  time 
only  will  discover.  Two  deserters  from  Portsmouth  insist  that 
Gen.  Phillips  has  only  two  regiments.  Advantages  of 
his  own  position;  description  of  the  distribution  of  his 
forces.  No.  77. 

1784. — February  15.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favors  of 
loth  and  i8th  of  January.  Never  received  letter  enclosing 
Act  of  Assembly.  Inconvenience  of  having  to  set  out  at 
once  at  such  short  notice  for  the  meeting  at  Louisville.  In 
structions  concerning  personal  money  matters  in  case  he  fails 
to  return  from  this  expedition.  Laments  the  selling  of  Gen. 
Weedon's  lands  and  the  consequent  end  of  their  fishing 
together.  The  effect  on  Mrs.  Muhlenberg.  Would  like  to 
send  by  post  some  new  books,  but  it  costs  too  much.  Baron 
Steuben  hard  at  work.  No.  150. 


CALENDAR   OF  THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE.  15 

MUHLENBERG,  GEN.  (continued}-. 

!786. — July  18.  Philadelphia. — Delay  in  getting  letter  of  May 
29th.  Prize  money  cannot  be  drawn  unless  tickets  are  pre 
sented.  Sends  bundle  of  newspapers  and  the  anniversary  ora 
tion,  delivered  by  Major  Jackson  before  the  Society  of  Cincin 
nati.  The  purchase  by  him  and  the  vice-president  of  the 
famous  Big  Spring  tract  in  Berks  Co.,  Pennsylvania.  A 
description  of  its  advantages.  (Note  on  back  of  MSS.,  dated 
October  12.)  Speaks  of  letter  on  other  side,  dated  three 
months  before.  No  time  since  to  write.  No.  151. 

NELSON,  THOMAS. 

1777. — October  28.  Williamsburg. — Wishes  to  know  if  report  is 
true  that  Burgoyne  has  really  surrendered.  If  true,  will  not 
independence  be  immediately  established  ?  Attack  on  Fort 
Mifflin,  having  failed  again,  their  momentary  possession  of 
Philadelphia  will  avail  them  little.  His  (Nelson's)  sympathy 
with  the  army,  but  his  strong  wish  to  raise  a  body  of  men,  not 
thought  proper  at  this  time.  Promises  to  do  it  in  the  future. 
The  Assembly  appointed  to  meet  nine  days  before,  has  not  yet 
made  a  House.  Terrible  remissness  at  such  a  critical  time. 
Fears  the  enemy  will  hear  of  it.  Nine  ships  of  war  in  Hamp 
ton  Roads  ;  their  object,  perhaps,  an  attack  on  Portsmouth. 
Enemy  in  want  of  water.  Trusts  they  will  not  be  able  to 
relieve  their  distress  in  Virginia.  No.  7. 

1777. — December  fp.  Williamsburg. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
27th  inst.  Letters  from  York  report  that  Gen.  Howe  has 
marched  to  Chestnut  Hill  with  entire  force  and  an  engage 
ment  hourly  expected.  Wishes  a  general  battle  could  be 
avoided.  Condition  of  our  men  compares  unfavorably  with 
the  enemy's.  Also,  a  defeat  on  our  side  might  prevent  France 
from  declaring  war  on  England.  Bill,  brought  into  the 
House  by  him,  to  raise  5000  men  to  serve  six  months,  thrown 
out.  Might  interfere  with  completing  the  regular  bat 
talions.  No.  10. 

1780. — November  3.  Williamsburg. — Acknowledging  letters  de 
livered  by  Captains  Prosser  and  Kirkpatrick.  Difficulty  of 
arranging  militia  when  they  arrive  in  such  small  detachments. 
One  regiment  under  Col.  William  Nelson  will  take  their 
station  below  York ;  he  needs  a  Lieut. -Colonel  and  a  Major. 
Will  form  light  corps  for  Captain  Kirkpatrick  as  requested. 


16  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDOX   CORRESPONDENCE. 

NELSON,  THOMAS  (continued  )  : 

Getting  together  flat-bottomed  boats.  In  great  need  of  arms, 
also  of  men  to  repair  them.  Enemy  prevented  his  crossing 
the  river  to  meet  Muhlenberg.  No.  29. 

,1780. — November  4.  Williamsburg. — Orders  just  issued  to  bring 
boats  at  the  shipyard  to  Burwell's  Ferry.  Before  receiving  his 
letter  of  2d  inst.,  had  sent  two  detachments  of  horse  to  Gen. 
Muhlenberg,  and  a  third  will  follow.  Col.  Southall  with  part 
of  his  troops  is  around  Hampton,  sent  thither  as  a  man  of  dis 
cretion  to  prevent  any  intercourse  between  the  enemy  and  the 
inhabitants.  Thinks  he  ought  to  stay  there,  but,  if  necessary, 
will  send  him  to  join  Gen.  Muhlenberg.  Medicine  needed. 

No.  53. 

1780. — November  22.  Rich  Neck. — Acknowledging  letter  of  the 
1 9th.  Does  not  understand  why  English  fleet  remains  in 
Hampton  Roads.  They  have  an  idea  that  his  (Nelson's) 
force  is  3000  strong.  Several  negroes  have  joined  the  English. 
Prospect  of  a  glorious  ending  to  the  campaign.  Detached 
condition  of  his  brigade.  No.  59. 

1781.—; June  18.  Leeds. — Informing  him  that  he  has  sent  up  six 
prisoners  under  guard.  Incloses  proceedings  of  a  general 
court-martial  held  for  their  trial.  Necessity  of  guarding  them 
closely.  Incloses  also  general  return  and  copy  of  circular 
letter  to  the  county-lieutenants  of  Northumberland  and  Lan 
caster,  on  back  of  which  is  a  copy  of  orders  to  the  officers 
commanding  two  companies  for  the  defence  of  Westmoreland 
and  Richmond.  His  present  command  the  most  pleasant  in 
all  his  military  experience.  Forming  legions  of  Westmore 
land  and  Richmond,  in  order  to  furlough  the  rest  of  his  com 
mand.  Question  of  cavalry.  No.  131. 

•L*l%\.—June  19.  Leeds. — Concerning  the  trial  of  some  "  vile 
rascals."  Happy  effects  produced  by  this  tribunal.  When  it 
is  over  will  send  prisoners  under  guard  to  him  to  be  forwarded 
to  their  respective  destinations  with  statements  of  their  crimes 
and  the  sentence  of  the  court  martial.  More  about  the  grant 
ing  of  furloughs.  Begs  permission  to  go  and  assist  his  family 
who  are  without  food,  raiment  or  lodging.  Complains  of 
never  receiving  a  line  from  any  militia  officer.  Houses  burned 
by  enemy.  Robberies  committed  by  enemy's  privateers  since 


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NELSON,  THOMAS  (continued)  : 

the  flag  vessel  went  up  to  Alexandria ;  this  matter  ought  to  be 

looked  into.  No.  132. 

1781. — July  2.  Charlottesville. — Indisposition  prevented  his 
answering  despatches  before.  Thanks  him  for  his  vigilance 
and  activity  in  apprehending  tories  on  the  borders  of  the 
Rappahannock.  Desires  some  intelligence  respecting  the  dis 
affected.  Montague's  being  tried  by  a  court-martial  may 
bring  matters  to  light.  Other  measures  which  might  be  taken. 

No.  148. 
PAGE,  MANN  : 

1777. — April  22.  Philadelphia, — Mrs.  Page's  illness  prevented  an 
earlier  reply.  Best  Generals  think  the  enemy's  principal 
attack  will  be  against  this  place.  On  Sunday,  i3th  inst,  nine 
of  their  men-of-war  came  into  this  bay.  Camp  ordered  by 
Congress  to  be  formed  under  Gen.  Schuyler  on  west  side  of 
Delaware.  Enumerates  the  reasons  for  it.  Gen.  Washington 
approves  in  part,  and  ordered  camp  to  be  formed  at  Bristol. 
Enemy  anxious  to  obstruct  trade  of  Philadelphia.  Their 
army  mouldering  away  with  sickness.  On  i4th  Gen.  Steven 
surprised  enemy's  pickets,  killed  seven  and  took  sixteen  pris 
oners. 

P.S. — Surgeon  has  gone  to  Dumfries  to  inoculate  southern 
troops.  No.  4. 

PARKER,  (Col.): 

1777. — January  24.  Springfield. — Detailed  account  of  a  fight  on 
the  road  leading  from  Brunswick  landing  to  Woodbridge. 
Col.  Parker's  superior  officer,  Col.  Buckner,  left  on  horseback 
as  soon  as  firing  began,  and  riding  four  miles  to  his  quarters, 
announced  that  all  was  lost.  By  this  desertion  Col.  Parker 
was  forced  to  draw  off  his  troops,  none  being  wounded  and 
only  two  taken.  English  loss  nearly  one  hundred  killed  and 
wounded.  Charges  Col.  Buckner  with  cowardice.  No.  i. 

PRYOR,  MAJOR  : 

1781. — April  9.  Richmond. — Agreeable  to  request,  has  procured  a 
proper  vessel  as  a  floating  magazine,  to  be  stationed  at  Sandy 
Point.  Promises  shortly  to  supply  a  sufficient  quantity  of 
ammunition.  No.  82. 

2 


18  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

STEUBEN,  BARON  : 

1780. — November  23.  Richmond. — His  letter  of  the  iQth  to  Gen. 
Greene,  arriving  too  late,  was  delivered  to  him  (Steuben). 
Desires  to  see  Gen.  Weedon  and  have  his  advice  and  assist 
ance  in  arranging  the  military  department.  No.  60. 

1781. — March  21.  Suffolk. — Instructions  to  march  with  the  troops 
under  his  command  to  York,  to  cover  the  battery  at  that  place. 
Troops  at  Halfway  House  to  remain  there.  All  boats  col 
lected  in  College  Creek  to  go  immediately  into  Chickahominy 
river.  Vessels  to  go  as  high  up  James  river  as  possible. 

No.  62. 

1781. — April  i.  Chesterfield. — Rejection  of  his  proposals  by  the 
Government.  Prospect  of  accelerating  departure  of  new 
levies  by  no  means  flattering.  Gen.  Greene  very  pressing  to 
have  cavalry  completed  ;  at  a  loss  how  it's  to  be  done.  Had 
enemy  chosen  to  disembark  all  their  forces,  and  make  a 
descent  on  north  side  of  river,  very  little  resistance  could 
have  been  made.  Believes  however  that  the  enemy  intend 
rather  to  carry  most  of  their  force  round  to  the  support  of 
Cornwallis.  Fears  for  Gen.  Greene,  and  also  for  French 
troops  in  the  fleet.  Recommends  him  to  keep  up  correspond 
ence  with  Gen.  Muhlenberg.  Desires  immediate  information 
of  whatever  passes.  No.  66. 

1-781. — April  ii.  Richmond. — Acknowledging  letter  of  loth  inst. 
Gives  his  reasons  for  not  ordering  back  the  militia.  Gen. 
Weedon's  presence,  however,  needed  there  at  once.  News  of 
the  arrival  at  Fredericksburg  of  four  field  pieces  and  ammuni 
tion,  conveyed  by  a  detachment  of  Maryland  troops  under 
Col.  Stewart.  These  together  with  Gen.  Weedon's  forces 
should  prevent  any  considerable  damage.  Desires  some  word 
as  to  his  movements  and  those  of  the  enemy.  No.  84. 

THORNTON,  (Col.)  : 

1781. — June  j. — Enemy  began  their  retreat  at  4  o'clock  this  morn 
ing  from  Stells.  Left  two  of  their  men  hanging  on  a  tree  and 
several  negroes  with  the  small  pox.  Desires  this  intelligence 
to  be  sent  to  the  Marquis.  Wishes  to  know  where  Wayne  is. 

No.  102. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  WEEDON  CORRESPONDENCE.         19 

WALKER,  JOHN  : 

1780. — October  24.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
loth  inst.  Defeat  of  Ferguson  encouraging.  In  a  few  days 
Col's  Meade  and  Harrison  will  arrive  in  Virginia  with  all  the 
news.  Hopes  to  write  him  from  Fredericksburg  about  the 
middle  of  November.  Gen.  Greene  to  take  command  of 
southern  department. 

P.S. — News  just  received  of  the  capture  of  about  50  of  the 
British  East  and  West  India  fleets  by  the  French  and  Spanish 
fleets  off  Cape  Finistere.  No.  46. 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE,  (General)  : 

1777. — March  27.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  letter  of  loth 
inst.  Question  of  the  promotion  of  Captains  Washington 
and  Thornton.  Hopes  Thornton  will  exert  himself  to  the 
utmost  to  facilitate  the  recruiting  of  Thruston's  regiment,  as 
the  latter's  wound  keeps  him  quiet.  No  sign  of  the  recovered 
soldiers  of  the  3d  regiment.  Negligence  and  disobedience  of 
officers  must  be  remedied  by  strong  measures.  Indignant  at 
the  idea  of  a  leave  of  absence  for  himself  or  his  officers  at  such 
an  important  point  in  the  campaign.  Cannot  consent  to  Gen. 
Weedon's  being  longer  from  the  army  than  May  loth.  Orders 
all  officers  of  the  Virginia  troops,  with  certain  exceptions,  to 
join  the  army  at  once. 

P.S. — Vessels  with  war  stores  arrived  at  Boston  from  France. 
Two  prizes  just  taken,  in  the  harbor  also.  No.  3. 

1777. — May  26.  Morristown. — Obligatory  instructions  concern 
ing  the  army.  Every  soldier,  with  certain  exceptions,  to  join 
his  corps  immediately.  Each  regiment  in  his  (Weedon's) 
brigade  to  be  completed  to  the  establishment.  Return  of  the 
brigade  to  be  rendered  every  Monday.  Find  out  cause  of  fre 
quent  desertions;  call  rolls  regularly;  no  furloughs  to  be 
granted  except  in  cases  of  extreme  necessity.  Careful  super 
vision  of  the  men's  accoutrements,  food,  etc.  Accept  no 
resignation  of  a  commissioned  officer.  What  to  do  in  case  of 
a  vacancy.  Make  up  and  deposit  pay  rolls  in  the  hands  of 
the  Paymaster-General.  Avoid  heavy  baggage  on  the  march. 
Unless  soldiers  are  sick  or  lame  do  not  let  them  throw  their 
arms  or  packs  into  wagons.  Discourage  vice  and  immorality 


20  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

WASHINGTON,  GENERAL  (continued^  \ 

and  gambling.     Encourage  attendance  at  Divine  worship  and 

amusements.  No.  5. 

1777.  —  October  26.  Headquarters.  —  Council  of  war  to  be  shortly 
called.  Desires  Gen.  Weedon  to  state  his  sentiments  on  the 
eight  questions  which  follow  concerning  the  plans  and  welfare 
of  the  army.  No.  6. 

1777.  —  December  3.  Headquarters.  —  Wishes  to  know  by  the 
morning  his  sentiments  on  the  advisability  of  a  winter's  cam 
paign  and  the  practicability  of  an  attack  upon  Philadelphia  with 
the  aid  of  a  considerable  body  of  militia.  No.  9. 


.  —  October  24.  Rocky  Hill.  —  Concerning  the  establishment 
of  the  Society  of  the  Cincinnati  in  each  of  the  southern  States. 
The  choice  of  President-General  falling  on  himself  and  his 
duty  being  to  name  the  place  for  the  general  meeting,  he  must 
know  in  which  States  the  Society  is  established.  Desires  to 
know  if  it  has  taken  place  in  Gen.  Weedon's  State. 

No.  149. 

WASHINGTON,  JOHN  A.  : 

1781.  —  June  p.  Major  Nelson's,  near  Price's  Ordinary.  —  Ship 
sighted  off  Blackstone  is  supposed  to  be  a  flag-ship  with 
necessaries  for  the  convention  prisoners.  Has  heard  that  a 
considerable  fleet  of  the  enemy's  ships  were  at  Gwynne's 
Island;  no  official  account.  If  able  to  leave  will  wait  upon 
him  (Weedon)  at  his  headquarters.  Number  of  ist  division 
short  of  his  expectation.  No.  115. 

ijSi.—June  18.  Mont  Clear,  Westmoreland  Co.  —  Reasons  for  his 
not  visiting  him  (Gen.  Weedon).  While  at  Leeds  heard  that 
Major  Mercer's  horse  with  some  infantry  had  captured  some  of 
the  enemy's  horse,  but  lost  12  men.  Anxious  to  know  the 
details  of  the  affair,  as  his  son  Bushrod  was  one  of  the  Major's 
volunteers.  Col.  Nelson  holding  a  court-martial  on  several 
tories  ;  sentence  not  published  when  he  left  Leeds.  Believes 
enemy's  vessels  to  be  at  mouth  of  river.  Glad  militia  of  cer 
tain  counties  are  discharged,  as  his  overseer,  who  is  among 
them,  is  sorely  needed  on  his  estate. 

N.B.  —  Apologizes  for  troubling  him  with  enclosures  for  con 
veyance.  No.  130. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  WEEDON  CORRESPONDENCE.         2i 

UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

No  date. — Giving  intelligence  of  the  enemy's  forces.  Their  cross 
ing  from  Portsmouth  to  Norfolk  2500  or  3000  strong. 
Rumored  that  they  are  making  a  push  to  join  Cornwallis. 

No.  153. 

LETTERS  FROM  GENERAL  WEEDON. 

BLACKBURN,  (Col.)  : 

ijSi.—fane  8.  Camp,  Hunter's  Heights. — Situation  of  the  Mar 
quis  LaFayette  calls  for  the  aid  of  every  available  horse.  Lord 
Cornwallis  pointing  towards  stores  in  the  Southern  Communi 
cation  and  the  Marquis  intending  to  hang  on  his  rear  until 
reinforced  by  cavalry  and  infantry.  No.  113. 

COMMANDING  OFFICER  IN  BERKLEY  : 

1780. — January  21.  Falmouth. — Has  been  necessary  to  reinforce 
the  lower  counties  with  500  of  his  (Weedon's)  best  men. 
Enemy  marching  in  force  to  Smithfield.  Requests  him  to 
send  two  companies  of  good  men  by  the  shortest  route. 

No.  31. 

COOKE,  (Major) : 

1780. — October  ji.  Richmond. — An  order  to  guard  small  fleet  of 
boats  at  Hoods,  stationed  there  to  transport  troops.  Utmost 
care  wanted  to  keep  boats  in  constant  readiness.  Large  smoke 
on  shore,  the  signal  for  them  to  come  over.  No.  23. 

COUNCIL  OF  VIRGINIA  : 

1781. — April  6.  Williamsburg. — Has  sent  a  detachment  to  co 
operate  with  militia  for  the  protection  of  Virginia's  defence 
less  counties.  Does  not  wish  to  draw  the  farmers  and  planters 
into  the  field  in  force,  but  merely  to  prepare  them  to  act  on 
the  shortest  notice.  Alarm  posts  and  signals  to  be  arranged 
and  arms  and  ammunition  to  be  ready  for  immediate  service. 

No.  76. 

DAVENPORT,  (Capt.)  : 

1781. — April  8.  Williamsburg. — Acknowledging  letter  received 
that  day.  Sorry  for  fate  of  the  Patriot,  the  result  of  the  dis 
obedience  of  Capt.  Chandler,  who  was  positively  forbidden  to 
risk  an  action.  Unless  his  request  to  the  county-lieutenant 


22  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON    CORRESPONDENCE. 

DAVENPORT,  CAPT.  (continued)  : 

for  Warwick  and  Elizabeth  City,  to  detach  a  body  to  join  Cap 
tains  Kelly  and  Davenport,  is  obeyed,  will  remove  the  troops 
and  leave  defence  of  the  country  to  more  able  officers.  Di 
recting  him  (Davenport)  to  command  the  horse  and  Capt. 
Kelly  the  infantry,  and  both  to  act  in  conjunction  as  his  execu 
tive  officers,  regardless  of  nice  punctilios ;  also,  to  act  on  the 
defensive  and  keep  him  fully  informed  of  every  transaction. 

No.  81. 
DAVIS,  WILLIAM  (Col.)  : 

1780. — November  23. — Begging  him  to  forward  tents  to  Gen. 
Muhlenberg,  who  is  sadly  in  need  of  them.  Has  given 
militia  at  Cabbin's  Point  an  order  on  the  Commissary  of 
military  stores  at  Chesterfield  for  arms.  Requesting  him 
(Davis)  to  send  forward  such  of  his  militia  as  are  arranged  ; 
arms  and  tents  to  be  given  them  at  Chesterfield,  if  not  pro 
vided  at  Richmond.  Hoping  to  join  Gen.  Muhlenberg  before 
night.  No.  61. 

FEBIGER  (Col.) : 

1780. — August  31.  Fredericks  burg. — Orders  to  him  and  Capt. 
Lovely  to  meet  and  make  a  survey  of  provisions  and  stores ; 
reporting  the  quantity  fit  for  use.  The  report,  signed  by  six 
gentlemen.  No.  38. 

GATES  (Gen.)  : 

1780. — September  16.  Fredericksburg. — Will  forward  shortly  the 
1000  camp-kettles  ordered  from  Mr.  James  Hunter.  Regrets 
exceedingly  the  misfortune  near  Camden.  Second  division  of 
the  fleet  not  yet  arrived ;  said  to  be  blocked  up  at  Brest  by  a 
British  fleet  of  thirty-two  sail.  No.  41. 

1780. — November  2. — Arrangements  being  made  to  repel  invading 
foe,  who  now  occupy  ground  from  Portsmouth  to  Suffolk. 
Encloses  intelligence,  gained  from  a  prisoner,  respecting 
enemy's  strength,  which,  though  small,  cannot  be  attacked 
until  militia  is  assembled,  officered  and  armed.  Gen.  Muhlen 
berg,  with  800  new  levies  and  80  old  soldiers,  has  passed  down 
James  river  ;  hopes  he  will  stop  enemy's  depredations.  Gen. 
Nelson  forming  militia  at  Williamsburg.  Three  hundred 
Marylanders  to  reinforce  Gen.  Gates'  army.  Intention  of 
English  to  cover  Lord  Cornwallis's  operations  through  North 
Carolina.  No.  26. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  WEEDON  CORRESPONDENCE.          23 

GRAHAM,  RICHARD  : 

1781. — June  77.  Fredericksburg. — Acknowledging  letter  of  i4th 
inst,  and  thanking  him  for  procuring  the  hilts.  Marquis  in 
want  of  vinegar,  bacon  and  shoes ;  desires  his  aid  in  procuring 
them.  British  moving  toward  Richmond.  The  Marquis  at 
Deep  Creek,  twenty-three  miles  above.  Lead  of  any  descrip 
tion  to  be  forwarded  at  once.  Begs  a  quarter-cask  of  wine  for 
"our  good  Marquis."  No.  126. 

GRAYSON,  WILLIAM  (Col.) : 

No  date. — Fredericksburg. — Begs  him  to  afford  the  bearer  of  this 
letter,  Col.  Febiger,  all  possible  assistance  in  obtaining  cloth 
ing  for  the  new  levies ;  otherwise,  operations  in  Southern 
department  must  be  exceedingly  retarded.  No.  14. 

1780. — October  29.  Richmond. — Enemy  landed  at  Hampton  and 
Portsmouth  about  the  22d;  plundered  the  former  place  and 
reimbarked.  Every  department  deranged.  Warlike  spirit  of 
the  Virginians.  Using  every  possible  exertion  to  arrange  two 
armies ;  one  to  act  on  north  side  of  James  river,  the  other  on 
the  south.  Gen.  Muhlenberg  has  marched  down  with  certain 
forces.  Gen.  Nelson  at  Williamsburg,  assembling  militia 
ordered  there.  Hard  work,  providing  the  army  with  necessa 
ries.  News  from  the  South,  Cornwallis  retreating  rapidly. 
Encloses  particulars  of  Col.  Campbell's  action  with  Col.  Fer 
guson  j  asks  to  have  it  published.  Unless  enemy  can  be 
removed  from  the  State  before  cold  weather  the  troops  must 
suffer  terribly  from  want  of  all  things.  In  urgent  need  of 
tents  and  other  supplies,  promised  by  Col.  Febiger  from 
Philadelphia.  No.  16. 

1781. — June  8.  Camp,  Hunter's  Heights. — The  Marquis,  having 
waited  at  Culpepper  Church  in  vain  for  Gen.  Wayne,  advanced 
to  Raccoon  Ford.  Cornwallis  expected  to  strike  Southern 
communication.  Tarleton  made  descent  on  Charlottesville  on 
the  4th,  routed  the  assembly,  and  took  stores  and  prisoners. 
Gives  list  of  ammunition  needed  by  the  Marquis.  Great  and 
immediate  need  of  clothing  and  shoes.  Earnest  appeal  for  the 
support  and  assistance  of  Congress.  No.  in. 


24  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

HENDRICK  (Col.) : 

1781. — -June  17.  Fredericksburg. — Quotes  passage  from  the  Mar 
quis's  letter,  dated  from  Deep  Creek,  speaking  of  his  want  of 
cavalry  ;  also,  shoes,  vinegar  and  rum.  Begs  his  (Hendrick's) 
help  in  procuring  these  things.  Letter,  to  the  officer  com 
manding  Moylan's  detachment,  must  be  carried  to  him  with 
all  speed.  Steady  and  close  exertions  needed  to  save  the 
country.  Best  route  over  which  to  send  brigade  of  loaded 
wagons.  No.  127. 

JEFFERSON,  THOMAS  : 

1780. — November  3.  Richmond. — Enclosing  return  of  provision 
stores.  Stock  on  hand  very  inconsiderable.  Sure  Mr.  Jeffer 
son  will  obviate  the  evil. 

p.  S. — Despatches  to  Gen.  Gates  will  not  require  particular 
express.  No.  28. 

!78i — April  2.  Williamsburg. — Mr.  Armistead  will  name  certain 
prisoners  for  exchange,  which  measure,  if  approved,  will  be 
carried  into  execution.  Asks  that  marines  taken  at  Warwick, 
if  not  yet  sent  to  Richmond,  may  be  detained  until  answer 
comes  from  British  general.  Has  requested  a  delay  of  the 
ships  sailing  from  New  York  with  Col.  Curl,  uutil  his  (Jeffer 
son's)  pleasure  is  known  concerning  the  exchange  for  Col. 
Allagood.  No.  69. 

1781. — April  j.  Williamsburg. — Acknowledging  despatches  and 
forwarding  those  intended  for  the  flag-ship.  Incloses  trust 
worthy  account,  which  corroborates  Capt.  Ross's  with  respect 
reinforcements.  Believes  that  the  English  will  endeavor  to 
succour  Lord  Cornwallis  from  Portsmouth  by  penetrating 
North  Carolina.  Question  of  supporting  Gen.  Greene  power 
fully  and  acting  solely  on  the  defensive  in  Virginia.  A  per 
manent  and  proper  force  of  militia  needed  to  prevent  enemy 
from  advancing  far  into  the  country.  Begs  for  immediate 
supply  of  arms. 

p.  S. — Wishes  to  be  kept  advised  of  the  fate  of  his  friend 
Greene.  No.  70. 

1781. — April  25. — Inclosing  copy  of  Gen.  Phillips'  letter  of  i2th 
inst.;  also,  papers  concerning  exchange  of  prisoners.  Gen. 
Phillips'  complaint  of  an  infringement  of  the  sacred  rules  of 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE.  25 

JEFFERSON,  THOMAS  (continued}  : 

flags  of  truce,  as  shown  in  the  person  of  Mr.  Armistead.  In 
closes  a  copy  of  Mr.  ArmisteacTs  credentials.  Has  sent  Gen. 
Phillips  a  copy  of  the  flag  with  the  persons'  rames  and  the 
business  they  went  on.  Advises  the  exchange  of  as  many 
prisoners  as  the  just  rules  of  war  authorize,  and  the  choice  of 
a  convenient  place  for  exchange.  Marquis  now  crossing  the 
river.  Frederick  and  Barkley  men  not  yet  arrived.  No.  87. 

JONES  (Serg't) : 

1780. — August  28.  Fredericksburg. — Orders  to  proceed  to  the 
barracks  in  Albemarle,  there  take  Col.  James  Wood's  orders 
for  recovering  some  deserters.  Let  it  be  known  that  all 
deserters  may  be  assured  of  free  pardon  if  they  voluntarily 
deliver  themselves  up.  No.  36. 

KELLEY  (Capt.): 

No  date. — Orders  him  to  go  into  the  lower  country  and  protect  the 
inhabitants,  who  are  themselves  to  arm  and  help  him.  Capt. 
Davenport's  troop  of  horse  to  act  with  him.  Bids  him  con 
tradict  a  wicked  report  to  the  effect  that  the  army  intends  to 
evacuate  the  lower  country.  No.  13. 

LAFAYETTE,  MARQUIS  DE  : 

1781. — June  p.  Camp,  Hunter"1  s  Heights. — Received  the  inclosed 
from  Col.  Richard  Henry  Lee,  and  has  sent  down  an  officer  to 
ascertain  clearly  the  truth  of  the  matter.  Expresses  have  been 
dispatched  to  Philadelphia  for  supplies  and  clothing,  as  re 
quested.  No.  117. 

1781. — June  n.  Camp,  Hunter's  Heights. — In  consequence  of 
the  inclosed,  has  halted  troops  from  below  until  further  ad 
vice.  Would  submit  it  whether  they  had  better  not  return  to 
their  own  counties  to  defend  them  against  the  enemy's  dep 
redations.  Officer  sent  down  to  ascertain  truth  of  Col.  Lee's 
report,  not  yet  returned.  No.  118. 

1.781. — June  12.  Camp,  Hunter1  s  Heights. — Inclosing  extract  and 
copy  of  two  letters  received  from  Col.  Grayson,  respecting 
arms.  Has  stationed  proper  person  at  Noland's  Ferry  to  for 
ward  them,  as  directed.  Militia  of  King  George  and  Stafford 
counties  have  gone  home  under  promise  to  be  ready  to  take 
arms  at  twelve  hours'  notice.  Men  from  lower  counties  await 
his  (LaFayette's)  orders.  No.  119. 


26  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

LAFAYETTE,  MARQUIS  DE  (continued)  : 

1781. — June  17.  Fredericksburg. — Acknowledging  letter  of  pre 
vious  day  and  promising  to  attend  to  every  part.  Wagons  to  be 
sent  forward.  Difficulties  in  the  way  of  procuring  many 
shoes.  Has  asked  Gen.  Morgan  to  send  officer  to  seize  all 
shoes  in  factories  round  about  and  send  them  on.  Has  sent 
on  750  stand  of  arms.  Difficult  to  procure  cartridges  or  lead. 
Has  written  to  a  party  of  horse  from  Maryland  to  press  forward 
day  and  night.  No.  128. 

1781. — -June  20.  Fredericksburg. — Six  wagons  starting  before 
night,  with  700  gallons  of  whisky  and  300  gallons  of  vinegar. 
Rum  out  of  the  question.  Impossible  to  get  any  shoes  in  this 
neighborhood  ;  hopes  centre  in  the  back  counties.  Has  writ 
ten  about  it  to  the  Board  of  War.  Incloses  extract  from  Col. 
Grayson's  letter.  Question  of  equipping  a  volunteer  corps  of 
dragoons  at  Leesburg.  Capt.  Dixon's  Volunteer  Horse  from 
Gloster  hope  to  get  off  before  night  and  reach  camp  on  Fri 
day.  Desires  to  know  the  destination  of  the  arms  corning 
from  Philadelphia.  Numberof  arms  sent  forward.  No.  134. 

1781. — June  20.  Fredericksburg. — Will  cover  all  the  stores  that 
night.  Troops  under  his  command  on  other  side  of  river. 
In  consequence  of  his  (LaFayette's)  letter  to  Major  Page,  will 
afford  every  assistance  to  Gen.  Wayne  in  his  crossing  of  the 
two  branches  of  the  river.  Weather,  alarming  !  Will  hold 
boats  in  order  to  recross,  unless  he  receives  other  instructions. 
200  men  from  King  George  have  joined  him. 

p.  S. — Col.  Tupper  and  Mr.  Kingsley  on  their  way  to  him 
(LaFayette)  with  three  or  four  thousand  guineas  and  some 
despatches.  No.  136. 

LEWIS  (Capt.)  : 

ij&i.—fane  2.  From  late  intelligence,  believes  Gen.  Wayne's 
troops  will  cross  Norman's  Ford.  Orders  to  impress  work 
men,  tools,  rafts  or  any  article  which  will  facilitate  their  pas 
sage  over  the  ford ;  also,  if  possible,  to  send  an  express  to  Mr. 
Bruce,  who  lives  near  Raccoon  Ford  and  who  owns  a  saw-mill. 

No.  101. 
MATHEWS  (Col.) : 

1781. — March  ji.  Williamsburg. — Desiring  him  to  propose  an 
exchange  of  volunteers  taken  at  Charles  City  Court  house  for 
an  equal  number  of  marines  taken  in  Warwick.  No.  63. 


CALENDAR   OF    THE   WEEDON    CORRESPONDENCE.  27 

MUHLENBERG  (Gen.)  : 

1780. — August  28.  Fredericksburg. — Acknowledging  letter  of 
24th  inst.  Informing  him  of  number  of  arms  sent  forward. 
Regrets  extremely  misfortune  near  Camden.  Need  of  provis 
ions  and  lack  of  discipline  among  the  militia  proved  Gates' 
overthrow.  Has  opened  the  general's  letters,  marked  Public 
Service.  No.  146. 

1780. — November  j.  Richmond. — Acknowledging  two  favors  of 
3oth  ult.  Arms  for  troops  at  Cabbin's  Point  to  be  forwarded 
that  day.  Col.  SouthaH's  troop  of  horse  has  crossed  to  rein 
force  him  (Muhlenberg),  as  requested.  Engaged  in  getting  a 
strong  brigade  together ;  would  like  any  directions  respecting 
the  route  and  .the  most  eligible  position  to  take.  If  enemy's 
depredations  are  confined  to  Portsmouth  and  Princess  Anne, 
will  it  be  necessary  to  assemble  such  a  large  body  in  one 
place  ?  Enemy's  advantage  on  the  water  must  be  attended  to. 

No.  27. 

1781. — April  4.  Williamsburg. — Gained  information  of  Gen. 
Muhlenberg's  situation  through  opening  his  letters  to  Baron 
Steuben.  Enemy  will  repent  making  an  attack  on  his  side  of 
river  unless  they  come  in  force.  Advantage  the  English  have 
on  the  water.  Baron  Steuben,  before  leaving,  ordered  all  the 
boats  to  Sandy  Point ;  has  sent  a  guard  of  forty  men  to  protect 
them.  Discusses  his  own  plans  and  the  enemy's.  Positions 
of  the  two  look-out  boats.  Any  hopes  of  French  fleet  and 
troops  landing  at  Cape  Fear  ?  Baron  Steuben  uneasy  on  their 
account.  Begs  to  be  kept  fully  advised  of  every  movement. 

No.  74. 
NELSON,  THOMAS  (Gen.)  : 

1780. — October  29.  Richmond. — Sends  list  of  officers  who  the 
Executive  Board  have  called  upon  to  furnish  their  militia  with 
field  officers  ;  also  incloses  an  order  of  Council  as  a  guide  by 
which  to  arrange  the  troops.  Will  send  Capt.  Kirkpatrick  to 
him  in  a  day  or  two.  Intended  coming  himself,  but  military 
matters  too  urgent.  No.  15. 

1780. — October  30.  Richmond. — Introducing  Capt.  Kirkpatrick, 
whom  he  recommends  to  the  command  of  a  volunteer  corps ; 
praises  his  military  experience  and  firmness.  Leaves  choice  of 
station  on  James  river  to  Gen.  Nelson's  superior  knowl- 


28  CALENDAR   OF   THE    WEEDON    CORRESPONDENCE. 

NELSON,  THOMAS  (continued)  : 

edge  of  country.     Will  establish  another  fleet  to  be  stationed 

at  Sandy  Point  or  Hoods.  No.  19. 

1 780. — November  2.  Richmond. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  2  ist 
ult.  Evident  that  his  despatches  of  2Qth  and  3oth  not  yet  re 
ceived.  Inclosed  in  them  authority  to  establish  a  communi 
cation  between  his  (Nelson's)  troops  and  the  advance  body 
under  Muhlenberg.  This  to  be  done  with  the  utmost  despatch. 
Wishes  Col.  Southall's  forty  horse  to  be  sent  to  join  Gen. 
Muhlenberg,  who  is  in  great  need  of  them.  No.  25. 

1781. — June  9.  Camp,  Hunter's  Heights. — In  consequence  of  the 
report  that  the  enemy  is  in  the  Rappahannock  and  Potomac 
rivers,  has  directed  the  colonels  in  the  four  lower  counties  to 
remain  at  home  until  further  notice.  Orders  him  (Nelson)  to 
take  command  of  troops  from  counties  of  Westmoreland, 
Richmond,  Lancaster  and  Northumberland,  to  rendezvous  at 
a  convenient  place  and  to  consolidate,  arrange  and  train  the 
troops.  Further  minute  directions  concerning  his  movements, 
in  case  of  the  enemy's  landing  at  certain  points.  No.  114. 

1780. — June  10.  Camp,  Hunter' s  Heights. — Marquis  de  LaFayette 
desires  a  reinforcement  of  horse  immediately.  Enemy's  supe 
riority  of  horse  subjects  him  to  many  evils.  His  position  yes 
terday  was  near  the  borders  of  Orange  county,  pointing  south 
ward.  No.  116. 
PAYNE  (  Gen. )  : 

1777. — June  j.  Camp,  Hunter' s  Heights. — Suggesting  a  change 
of  route  to  Norman's  Ford.  Waiting  for  express  returns  from 
the  Marquis  to  determine  his  own  route.  Has  sent  to  the  ford 
to  make  rafts  in  case  the  river  rises.  Evacuated  Fredericks- 
burg  the  night  before  and  has  four  hundred  militia  with 
him.  No.  104. 

PRESIDENT  OF  CONGRESS  : 

1777. — December  26.  Camp,  Valley  Forge. — A  protest  against  the 
injustice  of  a  resolve  passed  by  Congress,  which  could  affect 
his  honor  and  his  rank  in  the  army.  No.  n. 

RUDE  (Capt.)  : 

1781. — April  27.  Fredericksburg. — Desiring  him  to  send  at  once 
all  the  cavalry  fit  for  duty  to  join  the  Marquis,  who  is  on  his 
way  to  Richmond.  No.  90. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON    CORRESPONEPNCE.  29 

RUSSELL,  THOMAS: 

1780. — October  31.  Richmond. — Order  to  collect  a  fleet  of  flat- 
bottomed  boats  not  to  exceed  twenty,  and  to  station  them  at 
Hoods,  on  James  river.  No.  21. 

SPOTSWOOD  (Gen.) : 

1 781. — April  27.  Fredericksburg. — The  Marquis  anxious  for  a  few 
horse  to  protect  him  till  his  reinforcements  arrive.  He  is  on 
his  way  to  Richmond  where  there  is  not  a  man  in  arms. 
Enemy  supposed  to  be  in  Petersburg.  Richmond  probably 
their  next  object.  Need  for  cavalry.  No.  91. 

STEUBEN,  BARON  : 

1 781. — April  i.  Williamsburg. — Letter  of  28th  ult.  communicated 
change  of  position  of  troops.  From  information  received, 
expected  an  attack,  therefore  drew  (our)  extended  line  to 
gether.  Gen.  Muhlenberg's  orders  were  to  keep  near  the 
enemy's  lines,  but  before  he  knew  their  designs,  they  em 
barked.  700  of  them  crossed  over  to  Newport  News  with 
intention  of  beating  up  troops  at  the  Half-way  House.  Find 
ing  them  withdrawn,  they  secretly  and  silently  returned.  Only 
nine  small  and  shattered  vessels  of  the  enemy  got  up  to  Ports 
mouth  with  reinforcements.  Incloses  examination  of  some 
deserters.  Murmuring  of  the  people  consequent  on  the  with 
drawal  of  his  troops ;  has  sent  detachments  there  to  pacify 
them.  Arms  badly  needed.  Disposition  of  vessels  and 
boats.  No.  67. 

1781. — April  i.  Acknowledging  letter  of  29th  ult.  Incloses  a 
letter  to  him  from  Gen.  Muhlenberg,  with  an  apology  for  hav 
ing  opened  it.  Will  see  by  it  that  the  withdrawal  of  troops 
from  below  was  exceedingly  judicious,  the  enemy  intending  to 
attack  some  part  of  the  dispersed  line.  Notwithstanding  the 
necessity  of  the  measure,  the  people  below  murmur  and 
threaten  to  make  terms  with  the  enemy.  Thinks  of  sending 
a  light  corps  there  with  a  prudent  officer.  Exceedingly  dis 
tressed  for  arms.  Would  like  200  sent  on  immediately. 
Disposition  of  boats.  Marquis*  barge  made  prize  of  a  vessel 
on  James  river,  fitted  out  on  a  pirate  plan,  which  had  done 
much  mischief  to  the  shores  of  Maryland  and  Virginia.  Mr. 
Lane  sent  the  rascals  to  the  Governor  to  meet  their  just 
rewards.  No.  65. 


30  CALENDAR    OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

STEUBEN,  BARON  (continued)  : 

1781. — April  j.  Williams  burg. — Apologizing  for  having  opened 
a  letter  from  Gen.  Muhlenberg  to  him  (Steuben).  Account 
of  Muhlenberg's  confidential  agent  corroborates  that  of  Capt. 
Ross.  Always  his  own  opinion  that  the  English  would  try 
hard  to  succour  Cornwallis  by  penetrating  North  Carolina,  at 
the  same  time,  holding  a  strong  post  in  Virginia  to  keep  them 
diverted.  Fatal  consequences  should  they  prove  superior  in 
the  South.  Propriety  of  supporting  Greene.  Asks  for  direc 
tions  concerning  a  considerable  number  of  public  horses,  of 
no  use  to  his  post.  Distressed  for  arms.  No.  71. 

1781. — April  8.  Williamsburg. — Inclosing  copies  of  his  corres 
pondence  with  Gen.  Phillips,  concerning  exchange  of  prison 
ers.  Careful  in  his  letters  not  to  show  favoritism.  Object  of 
enemy's  preparations  probably  a  junction  with  Cornwallis,  but 
uncertain  by  which  route.  French  fleet  arrived  safely  at 
Rhode  Island.  Sends  British  account  of  the  engagement  of 
the  i6th.  No.  80. 

1781. — April  25.  Williamsburg. — Acknowledging  letter  of  nth 
inst.  from  Richmond.  Announcing  his  intended  departure 
for  Fredericksburg.  Will  report  on  his  arrival.  Incloses  cop 
ies  of  his  correspondence  with  Gen.  Phillips.  Hopes  he  has 
not  incurred  Baron  Steuben' s  censure  by  what  he  has  said. 
Exceedingly  desirous  of  cultivating  the  liberal  idea  held  out 
by  Gen.  Phillips,  as  it  will  result  in  reciprocal  advantages. 
Has  directed  Col.  Innes  to  take  command  until  Gen.  Nelson 
arrives.  Incloses  general  return  of  the  troops.  No.  88. 

1781. — April  26.  Fredericksburg. — Concerning  his  correspond 
ence  with  Gen.  Phillips  about  the  exchange  of  prisoners. 
Advises  him  to  liberate  all  American  prisoners  taken  in  arms. 
Good  results  accruing  from  this.  Many  prisoners  at  large  in 
Winchester,  some  of  whom  make  their  escape.  Advantage  of 
exchanging  these  very  men  for  Americans  on  board  prison- 
ships.  Frederick  and  Barkley  riflemen  on  their  march. 
Unless  directed  otherwise,  will  come  down  with  them. 

No.  89. 
WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (Gen.)  : 

1777. — December  29.  Valley  Forge. — A  detailed  account  of  a 
permanent  system  to  be  adopted  in  future  promotions,  regula- 


CALENDAR   OF  THE   WEEDOX   CORRESPONDENCE.  3i 

WASHINGTON,  GENERAL  (continued^)  : 

tions  and  arrangements  in  the  army.  One-half  of  the  present 
staff  belonging  to  the  army,  idle  and  pleasure-loving ;  mere 
sinecures,  of  no  benefit  to  the  public.  Reforms  needed. 

No.  12. 

1780. — August  24.  Fredericksburg. — Present  military  law  for 
raising  3000  new  levies  exempts  those  who  apprehend  and 
deliver  over  deserters.  Danger  of  impositions  under  this 
rule.  Suggests  slight  changes  in  the  law.  Also  proposes  that 
Gen.  Washington  should  offer  free  pardon  to  all  deserters  who 
deliver  themselves  up  by  a  certain  day.  All  who  escaped  from 
Bluford's  rout  brought  in  as  deserters;  this,  of  course, 
wrong.  No.  33. 

1781. — April  8.  Williamsburg. — Acknowledging  letter,  directing 
the  disposal  of  militia.  Incloses  general  return  of  counties 
making  his  defences  on  his  side  of  James  river.  In  writing 
British  General  at  Portsmouth  about  exchange  of  prisoners, 
the  list  for  exchange  left  entirely  to  the  Executive.  Dangers 
of  favoritism  ;  therefore  merely  hinted  at  the  justness  of  such 
a  favor,  leaving  Mr.  Armistead  to  mention  Col.  Curie  as  the 
object  of  the  hint.  Desire  of  Gen.  Phillips,  as  well  as  him 
self,  to  encourage  liberal  exchanges,  therefore  begs  to  be 
authorized  to  assure  the  British  General  that  on  his  sending 
out  the  whole  number  of  prisoners  taken  in  arms,  an  equal 
number  shall  be  sent  back.  Enemy's  preparations  for  a 
move  ;  nearly  all  their  ships  gone  out.  No.  79. 

1781. — April  11.  Williamsburg. — Has  received  a  report  from  a 
Mr.  Turberville  that  a  small  fleet  of  the  enemy's  vessels  is  in 
the  Potomac.  Fears  they  will  visit  Hunter's  works  and  the 
gun  factory  in  Fredericksburg,  both  important  points,  totally 
undefended.  Proposes  marching  some  of  the  troops  back  for 
their  defense.  Names  troops  whose  tour  of  duty  will  soon 
expire,  as  suitable  for  that  purpose.  Thinks  Mr.  Beal's  offer 
of  1000  weight  of  lead  ought  to  be  accepted.  No.  83. 

WASHINGTON,  JOHN  A.  (Col.)  : 

1781. — -June  8.  Camp,  Hunter's  Heights. — Requesting  troops  to 
halt,  as  it  appears  the  enemy  are  at  Guynn's  Island  in  the 
Potomac.  Would  like  officer  sent  to  get  information  and  to 
report  at  once.  Gives  him  leave  to  impress  horses  for  this  ser 
vice,  being  careful  to  return  them  to  their  owners.  No.  112. 


32  CALENDAR   OF  THE  WEEDON  CORRESPONDENCE. 

WOOD,  JAMES  (Capt.) : 

1780. — August  28.  Fredericksburg. — Has  information  of  the 
whereabouts  of  four  deserters.  Desires  him  to  send  Sergeant 
Jones  to  apprehend  them.  Every  one's  duty  to  recover  as 
many  deserters  as  possible  rather  than  allow  rascals,  after  long 
concealing  them,  to  give  them  up  in  order  to  get  excused  from 
service  themselves.  Gen.  Gates  defeated  at  Camden  ;  has  re 
treated  to  Hillsborough.  Particulars  not  yet  at  hand.  No.  34. 

MISCELLANEOUS  LETTERS  AND  PAPERS. 

BRADFORD,    SAMUEL  K.,    Aid-de-Camp   to   WILLIAM    PRICE, 

Wagon-Master  : 

1 780. — August  28.  Fredericksburg.  —  Orders  to  proceed  with 
brigade  of  wagons  to  Richmond,  and  to  suffer  no  delay  en 
route.  On  arriving  to  apply  to  Brig.-Gen.  Muhlenberg  for 
orders,  or  in  his  absence  to  the  officer  in  command,  before 
unloading.  Nature  of  service  requiring  utmost  expedition  and 
attention.  This  by  order  of  Gen.  Weed  on.  No.  35. 

BRADFORD,  SAMUEL  K.,  to  WILLIAM  WOODSIDES  : 
1781. — August  ji.     Fredericksburg. — Orders    to    proceed     with 
utmost  despatch  to  Richmond  with  brigade  of  wagons,  and  to 
report  to  Gen.  Muhlenberg,  or  in  his  absence,  to  the  officer  in 
command,  before  unloading.  No.  37. 

JEFFERSON,  THOMAS,  to  MAJOR  P.  COOKE  : 

1780. — November  2.  In  Council. — Unless  armed  elsewhere,  the 
fifty  Marylanders  passing  to  the  southward  can  be  armed  at 
Richmond.  Will  countermand  all  the  militia  called  from  the 
proprietary  counties.  With  this  deduction,  militia  will  number 
4150,  which,  with  the  new  levies,  will  be  sufficient.  No.  24. 

JEFFERSON,  THOMAS,  to  GEN.  MUHLENBERG  : 

1780. — October  28.  Richmond. — Incloses  latest  intelligence  from 
north  side  of  river,  also  advice  of  Council  for  regimenting  the 
militia.  Leaves  it  to  the  General  to  overcome  certain  diffi 
culties  which  must  arise  between  the  militia  and  the  regular 
Captains  and  subalterns.  Incloses  names  of  many  resigned 
and  supernumerary  officers  and  dates  of  their  original 
appointments,  also  letters  to  be  directed  to  such  as  can  be 
got.  No.  48. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE.  33 

NELSON,  WILLIAM  (Col.  Commandant),  orders  from  : 

1781. — June  20.     Leeds. — Orders  for  Capt.  to  take  command 

of  a  company,  to  march  them  to  county  and  use  utmost 

exertion  to  prevent  depredations  of  the  enemy;  also,  to  change 
ground  frequently,  to  keep  order  and  discipline  among  the 
men,  to  attend  to  the  shores  of  rivers,  etc.,  and  to  prevent 
escape  of  slaves  and  disaffected  persons.  No.  124. 

PAGE,  JOHN,  to  GEN.  WASHINGTON  (?)  : 

1777. — October  30.  Williams  burg. — Received  his  two  letters,  one 
announcing  Burgoyne's  surrender.  Joy  of  the  troops  !  Now 
past  ten  P.M.,  and  the  victory  still  being  celebrated  in  the 
streets.  Britain's  wilful  abuse  of  power.  Heaven  on  "our" 
side.  Confident  of  ultimate  victory.  Letter  just  received 
from  Baltimore  says  Howe  is  retreating  to  his  ships  and  Wash 
ington  is  in  possession  of  Philadelphia.  If  true,  congratula 
tions  !  George  III  must  see  he  paid  dear  for  the  taking  of 
Philadelphia.  Very  late  and  has  been  obliged  to  go  into  the 
streets  to  prevent  a  riot.  No.  8. 

PHILLIPS,  WILLIAM,  to  GEN.  MUHLENBERG  : 

!  ySx — April  7.  Portsmouth. — Protest  against  allowing  individuals 
to  enter  within  the  outposts  of  the  King's  forces  under  his 
command,  unless  proceeding  directly  from  an  American  general 
officer.  Such  requests  as  those  respecting  negroes  may  be  sent 
in  writing.  As  regards  subject  of  negroes,  refers  him  to  the 
explanation  given  by  Brigadier-General  Arnold.  No.  78. 

STEUBEN,  BARON,  general  orders  of: 

1781. — April  7.  Chesterfield. — Every  wagon,  horse,  etc.,  im 
pressed  since  ist  day  of  January  to  be  collected  and  returned 
to  Quartermaster  at  Williamsburg  or  Suffolk  without  delay. 
Inattention  to  this  order  an  injustice  to  the  public,  and  shall 
be  treated  as  such.  No.  68. 

WEEDON,  GEN.,  general  orders  from  : 

1781. — June  16.  Leeds. — Orders  to  allow  the  men  of  their  county 
furloughs  to  go  home,  but  to  be  ready  at  a  moment's  warning 
to  repel  the  enemy,  should  they  attempt  to  land  in  force. 
Humane  reasons  for  the  above  indulgence  of  furloughs.  Place 
to  have  a  legion  of  horse  and  foot  formed  in  the  lower  coun 
ties  to  be  composed  of  single  men.  No.  124. 
3 


34  CALENDAR   OF   THE   WEEDON   CORRESPONDENCE. 

WEEDON'S  (Gen.),  handwriting: 

1780. — November  2.  Richmond. — Examination  of  a  deserter,  by 
name  Peter  Christian  (Sergeant).  Suggests  the  countermand 
ing  of  some  of  the  militia  called  into  service,  in  consequence 
of  the  information  gathered  from  this  deserter,  a  reliable 
man.  No.  57. 

No  date. — No  name.  Note  relating  to  the  landing  of  the  British  at 
the  capes  of  Virginia.  Detailed  account  of  their  number  and 
movements.  No.  152. 


CALENDAR  OF 

THE  CORRESPONDENCE  OF 

RICHARD  HENRY  LEE  AND  ARTHUR  LEE. 

IN  THE  LIBRARY  OF  THE  AMERICAN  PHILOSOPHICAL  SOCIETY. l 


LETTERS  TO  RICHARD  HENRY  LEE. 

^         ADAMS,  JOHN: 

1780. — March  15,  Paris,  Rue  de  Richelieu,  Hotel  de  VaJois.  See 
R.  H.  Lee's  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Philadelphia, 
1825,  Vol.  ii,  p.  137.  Vol.  ii,  p.  199,  No.  55. 

1785. — April  29,  Auteuil.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  140.  Vol.  ii,  p.  290,  No.  78. 

1785. — July  ij,  Westminster,  Grosvenor  Square.  See  "Life  of 
Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  141. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  299,  No.  80. 

1785. — September  6,  Westminster,  Grosvenor  Square.  See  "Life 
of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  143. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  311,  No.  83. 

="     ADAMS,  SAMUEL  : 

! m.— April  10,  Boston.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol. 
i,  p.  87.  Vol.  i,  p.  71,  No.  23. 

1  These  manuscript  letters  are  contained  in  two  volumes. 


36        CALENDAR  OF  THE  LEE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

/  ADAMS,  SAMUEL  (continued)  \ 

1774.— July  /j,  Boston.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol. 
i,  p.  99.  Vol.  i,  p.  61,  No.  21. 

1775. — March    21,    Boston.     Unfinished     letter.     See    "  Life     of 
Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  118. 

Vol.  i,  p.  133,  No.  39. 

1 776.— July  is,  Philadelphia.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  182.  Vol.  i,  p.  215,  No.  62. 

!  7 *]>].— June  26,  Philadelphia.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee, ' ' 
Vol.  ii,  p.  120.  Vol.  i,  p.  325,  No.  93. 

1778. — April  20,   Boston.     See"  Life   of  Richard   Henry   Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  124.  Vol.   ii,  p.  55,  No.  17. 

1784. — December  g,  Boston.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  127.  Vol.  ii,  p.  250,  No.  70. 

1784. — December  23,  Boston.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.    128.  Vol.  ii,  p.  258,  No.  70. 

1787. — December  J,  Boston.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  130.  Vol.   ii,  p.  319,  No.  85. 

1789. — April  22,    Boston.     See  "  Life   of  Richard  Henry   Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  132.  Vol.  ii,  p.  335,  No.  89. 

1789.— July  14,  Boston.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol. 
ii,  p.  133.  Vol.  ii,  p.  339,  No.  90. 

1789. — August  24,  Boston.     See  "Life   of  Richard   Henry  Lee," 
Vol  ii,  p.  134-  Vol.  ii,  p.  347,  No.  92. 

1789. — August  29,  Boston.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry   Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  135.  Vol.  ii,  p.  351,  No.  93. 

CARMICHAEL,  WILLIAM  : 

1777. — March  77,  Paris.     Slightly  abbreviated  in  "  Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  197.  Vol.  i,  p.  289,  No.  84. 

CONWAY,  THOMAS  : 

1778.—  May  23,   Fishkill.     See  "  Life    of  Richard    Henry   Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  294.  Vol.  ii,  p.  59,  No.  18. 

CHASE,  SAMUEL  : 

1776.— July   jo,    Philadelphia.     See    "  Life    of   Richard    Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  180.  Vol.  i,  p.  219,  No.  63. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  LEE  CORRESPONDENCE.       37 

CHASE,  SAMUEL  (continued} : 

1777. — November  28,   Annapolis.     See   "Life   of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  182.  Vol.  ii,  p.  27,  No.  9. 

1789.— July  2,  Baltimore  (probably  to  R.  H.  Lee).     See  "  Life  of 

Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  183. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  323,  No.  86. 

BARON  DE  KALB  : 
1777. — September    16,    Bristol.     See    "Life    of    Richard    Henry 

Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  296.  Vol.  i,  p.  339,  No.  99. 

1778.—  August  77,  Camp  at  White  Plains.  See  "  Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee/'  Vol.  i,  p.  295.  Vol.  ii,  p.  91,  No.  27. 

DICKINSON,  JOHN  : 

1768. — August  10,  Philadelphia.  Fragment.  Merely  the  ending 
of  a  letter.  Vol.  i,  p.  37,  No.  15. 

1769.— January  16,  Philadelphia.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  68.  Vol.  i,  pp.  33,  32,  No.  12. 

1769. — June  22,  Philadelphia.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Heniy 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  76.  Vol.  i,  pp.  31,  30,  No.  n. 

X773- — May  30,  Fairhill.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  91.  Vol.  i,  pp.  36,  35,  No.  14. 

FLORIDA  BLANCA,  COUNT  DE  : 

1784. — October  8,  St.  Lorenzo.  A  letter  of  introduction  for  Don 
Diego  de  Gardoque,  appointed  by  the  King  of  Spain 
Minister  Plenipotentiary  to  the  United  States. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  246,  No.  67. 
GATES,  HORATIO  : 

1778. — September  23,  D anbury.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  227.  Vol.  ii,  p.  102,  No.  29. 

GERRY,  ELBRIDGE  : 

1789. — February  9,  Cambridge,  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  144.  Vol.  ii,  p.  327,  No.  87. 

GRASSE,  COUNT  DE  : 

1781.— January  8,  Paris.  French  letter  and  translation.  See 
"  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  298. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  209,  No.  57. 


38  CALENDAR  OF  THE  LEE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HENRY,  PATRICK: 

iTjS.—fune  18,  Williamsburg.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  195.  Vol.  ii,  p.  63,  No.  19. 

HOLKER  {French  Consul]  : 

1779.—  April  5.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p. 
199.  Vol.  ii,  p.  150,  No.  41. 

1779. — April 22,  Philadelphia.  Offering  to  the  United  States  a 
loan  of  a  million  dollars,  on  behalf  of  several  persons  in  France. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  146,  No.  40. 
JAY,  JOHN  : 

1823. — February  12,  Bedford,  '  Westchester  county,  N.  Y.  See 
"Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,''  Vol.  i,  p.  270. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  359,  No.  95. 
JEFFERSON,  THOMAS  : 

1779. — June  77,  Williamsburg.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  189.  Vol.  ii,  p.  164,  No.  45. 

1781. — March  10.  In  council.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  190.  Vol.  ii,  p.  212,  No.  58. 

JENINGS,  EDMUND  : 

1771. — August  17,  London.  Letter  slightly  abbreviated.  See 
"Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  50. 

Vol.  i,  p.  87,  No.  27. 

1771. — December  29,  London.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  50.  Vol.  i,  p.  in,  No.  33. 

LAFAYETTE,  MARQUIS  DE  : 

1778. — July  2,  Camp  at  Brunswick.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  105.  Vol.  ii,  p.  73,  No.  22. 

1779. — -January  7,  on  board  the  "Alliance."  See  "  Life  of  Rich 
ard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  107.  Vol.  ii,  p.  130,  No.  36. 

1779.— -June  13.  Bidding  him  good-by  on  the  eve  of  his  depar 
ture  for  Versailles.  Compliments  him  on  his  son.  Desires 
Arthur  Lee's  further  acquaintance.  Vol.  ii,  p.  156,  No.  43. 

1779. — October  7,  Havre.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  108.  Vol.  ii,  p.  134,  No.  37. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   LEE   CORRESPONDENCE.  39 

LAFAYETTE,  MARQUIS  DE  (continued)  : 

1780. — December  17,  Philadelphia.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  109.  Vol.  ii,  p.  192,  No.  53. 

1785. — March  16,  Paris  (probably  to  R.  H.  Lee).  See  "Life  of 
Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  109. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  282,  No.  76. 
LAURENS,  HENRY  : 

1779.— June  22,  Philadelphia.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  233.  Vol.  ii,  p.  160,  No.  44. 

1779. — August  ji,  Philadelphia.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  234.  Vol.  ii,  p.  176,  No.  49. 

1779. — September  28,  Philadelphia.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  236.  Vol.  ii,  p.  184,  No.  51. 

1779. — October  22,  Philadelphia.  No  further  news  of  Count 
d'Estaing.  Letters  from  France  to  Col.  F.  L.  Lee  and  R.  H. 
Lee ;  they  are  to  be  printed  if  possible.  Two  letters  to  be 
read  in  Congress.  Salaries  of  Ministers  Plenipotentiary.  Re 
fuses  vote  to  Carmichael ;  his  reason  for  this. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  188,  No.  52. 
LEE,  ARTHUR  : 

1768. — December  27,  London.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  59.  Vol.  i,  p.  39,  No.  16. 

1768  or  1769. — October  p  (probably  to  R.  H.  Lee).  See  "Life 
of  Arthur  Lee,"  Boston,  1829.  Vol.  i,  p.  200  ;  see  "  Life  of 
Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  260.  Paragraph  omitted  in 
printed  copy,  in  which  he  begs  his  brother  to  send  to  Dr. 
Fothergill  and  Dr.  Cullen  some  American  wine. 

Vol.  i,  p.  53,  No.  19. 

1769. — August  15,  Bath.  See  "Life  of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p. 
194;  see  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  255. 

Vol.  i,  p.  43,  No.  17. 

1769.  —September  18,  Jpswich.  See  "  Life  of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol.  i, 
p.  190;  see  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  72. 

Vol.  i,  p.  19,  No.  7. 

1769. — November  19,  Bath.  See  "Life  of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol.  i, 
p.  193  ;  see  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  81. 

Vol.  i,  p.  17,  No.  6. 


40  CALENDAR   OF   THE   LEE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

LEE,  ARTHUR  {continued}  : 

1769. — November  75,  Bath.  See  "  Life  of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol.  i, 
p.  197  ;  see  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  258. 

Vol.  i,  p.  51,  No.  1 8. 

1769. — Decembers,  Bow  Wood.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,'1- Vol.  i,  p.  75.  Vol.  i,  p.  57,  No.  20. 

1770. — May  20,  London.  See  "Life  of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p. 
205  ;  see  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  82.  Lat 
ter  part  of  letter  was  published,  in  which  he  speaks  of  his  five 
years'  law  course.  Some  business  about  land  grants. 

Vol.  i,  p.  65,  No.  22. 

1770. —  October  20,  London.  Concerning  the  slight  chance  of 
procuring  his  brother  Richard  a  secretaryship. 

Vol.  i,  p.  121,  No.  36. 

1772. — August  77,  London.  Much  abbreviated  in  "Life  of  Rich 
ard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  83;  much  abbreviated  in  "Life 
of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  206.  Part  omitted  speaks  of  per 
sonal  money  matters.  Death  of  Mr.  Horrocks;  character 
of  his  successor.  Question  of  school  for  his  nephews.  Dr. 
Franklin's  continued  stay  gives  him  small  chance  of  the 
Boston  Agency.  Influence  requisite  to  obtain  for  his  brother 
a  diplomatic  position.  Vol.  i,  p.  91,  No.  28. 

1774. — March  18,  London.  See  "  Life  of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p. 
207  ;  see  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  93. 

Vol.  i,  pp.  78,  77,  76,  75,  No.  24. 

1774. — December  22,  24,  26,  London.  See  "Life  of  Arthur  Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  211  ;  see  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p. 
134.  Vol.  i,  p.  107,  No.  32. 

LEE,  CHARLES  : 

\11$.— September  2,  Camp  on  Winter  Hill.  See  "Life  of  Rich 
ard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  157.  Vol.  i,  p.  151,  No.  45. 

1775. — December  12,  Camp.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  214.  Vol.  i,  p.  163,  No.  48. 

1776. — May  10,  Williamsburg.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  166.  Postscript  omitted  in  published  copy. 
Urges  Congress  to  take  Niagara  and  Detroit.  Too  much 
money  and  attention  paid  to  fleet.  Vol.  i,  p.  203,  No.  59. 


CALENDAK  OF  THE  LEE  CORRESPONDENCE.       41 

LEE,  CHARLES  {continued')  : 

I'M  6. — April  5,  Williams  burg.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee/'  Vol.  ii,  p.  215.  His  private  opinion  of  Pendleton  and 
Bland  omitted  in  the  published  letter. 

Vol.  i,  p.  195,  No.  57. 

1776.—  April  12,  Williamsburg.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  216.  Vol.  i,  p.  199,  No.  58. 

1777. —  While  in  Captivity.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  180.  Vol.  ii,  p.  42,  No.  13. 

For  answer,  see  MS.  Vol.  i,  p.  187. 

LEE,  WILLIAM  : 

1777. — December  J,  Paris.  Deals  with  the  refusal  of  the  King  of 
Prussia  to  allow  troops  in  the  service  of  Great  Britain  to  pass 
through  his  dominions,  en  route  for  America.  Lord  Chat 
ham's  speech  in  the  House  of  Lords. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  31,  No.  10. 

17 78.— -September  21,  Paris.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  212.  Vol.  ii,  p.  97,  No.  28. 

1778. —  October  17,  Frankfort,  Germany.  See  "Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  228.  Paragraph  omitted  in  published 
copy,  concerning  grants  of  land.  Vol.  ii,  p.  116,  No.  32. 

LOVELL,  JAMES  : 

1777.— December  28  (probably  to  R.  H.  Lee).  See  "Life  of 
Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  150. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  37,  No.  12. 

1778. — December  18.  Enclosing  letter  from  Arthur  Lee  to 
Samuel  Adams,  dated  Paris,  July  31.  See  "Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  148.  Vol.  ii,  p.  126,  No.  35. 

1779. — August  77.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii, 
p.  146.  Vol.  ii,  p.  1 68,  No.  47. 

1780.—  August 31.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p. 
231.  Vol.  i,  p.  15,  No.  5. 

M'KEAN,  THOMAS: 

1780.—  March  25,  Philadelphia.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  176.  Vol.  ii,  p.  138,  No.  38. 


42       CALENDAR  OF  THE  LEE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

MIFFLIN,  THOMAS  (Gen.)  : 

1777.  —  November   5,   Readitig.     See    "Life    of    Richard    Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  173.  Vol.  ii,  p.  13,  No.  5. 

1777.  —  November   12,   Reading.     See  "Life    of    Richard    Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  174.  Vol.  ii,  p.  23,  No.  8. 

MONROE,  JAMES  : 

1783.  —  April  4,    King     George.     See    "Life  of    Richard    Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  225.  Vol.  ii,  p.  236,  No.  64. 

1786.—  May  24,  Neiv  York  (probably  to  R.  H.  Lee).     See  "Life 

of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  224. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  315,  No.  84. 

MORRIS,  GOUVERNEUR  : 
^^.—Philadelphia.     See   "Life  of   Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol. 

ii,  p.  154.  Vol.  i,  p.  167,  No.  49. 

For  answer  see  MS.  Vol.  i,  p.  141. 

PAGE,  JOHN  : 

1776.  —  February  20,   Williamsburg.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  199.  Vol.  i,  p.  179,  No.  53. 

1778.—  July    10,    Williamsburg.     See    "Life    of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  200.  Vol.  ii,  p.  75,  No.  23. 

1778.  —  October  15,   Williamsburg.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  201.  Vol.ii,  p.  112,  No.  31. 

PAGE,  MANN  : 

1777.  —  September  23,   Mansfield.     See   "Life   of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  203.  Vol.  i,  p.  343,  No.  100. 

1777.  —  October    27,    Mansfield.     See  "Life    of    Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  203.  Vol.  ii,  p.  9,  No.  4. 

1778.—  June  23,  Mansfield.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  204.  Vol.  ii,  p.  67,  No.  20. 

PAINE,  THOMAS  : 

.—July  f>  Philadelphia.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 


Vol.  ii^p.  156.  Vol.  i,  p.  333,  No.  96. 

PEABODY,  NATHANIEL  : 

1780.  —  October    27,    Morristown,  N.  J.     See  "Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  157.  Vol.  ii,  p.  195,  No.  54. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   LEE   CORRESPONDENCE.  43 

PENDLETON,  EDMUND  : 

I776. — April  8,  Caroline.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  192.  Vol.  i,  p.  223,  No.  64. 

1777. — September  J,  Caroline.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  193.  Vol.  i,  p.  337,  No.  98. 

1777. — October  ii,  Caroline.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  193.  Vol.  i,  p.  347,  No.  101. 

1785. — February  28,  Edmundsburg.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  195.  Vol.  ii,  p.  270,  No.  73. 

1785. — March  7,  Edmundsburg.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  196.  Vol.  ii,  p.  274,  No.  74. 

1785. — April  18,  Edmundsburg^  Va.  See  "Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  197.  Vol.  ii,  p.  286,  No.  77. 

"  PHILOPATRIA:" 

1 7 75. _-/}/«£  i,  Eastown.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  155.  Vol.  i,  p.  143,  No.  43. 

PULASKI,  COUNT  : 

1778. — August  ij,  Wilmington.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  296.  Vol.  ii,  p.  87,  No.  26. 

REED,  JOSEPH  : 

1780. — April  75,  Philadelphia.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  175.  Vol.  ii-,  p.  142,  No.  39. 

I        RUSH,  BENJAMIN  : 

1776. — December  20,  Philadelphia.  See  "Life  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  159.  Paragraph  about  Mr.  Dickinson 
omitted  in  published  letter.  Vol.  i,  p.  230,  No.  67. 

1776. — December  2 r,  near  Bristol.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  160.  Advice  about  recruiting  the  army 
omitted  in  published  letter.  Vol.  i,  p.  237,  No.  68. 

1776. — December  jo,  Crossides.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  161.  Vol.  i,  p.  243,  No.  70. 

1^6.— January  6,  Bordentown.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  163.  Vol.  i,  pp.  178,  177,  No,  52. 

I777-— ^ January  7,  Princeton.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  163.  Vol.  i,  p.  265,  No.  77. 


44  CALENDAR   OF   THE   LEE   COREESPONDENCE. 

RUSH,  BENJAMIN  (continued)-. 

i  TIT -—January  14,  Philadelphia.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  165.  Vol.  i,  p.  273,  No.  79. 

I777 -—January  14,  Philadelphia.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  166.  Vol.  i,  p.  277,  No.  So. 

SCHUYLER,  PHILIP  : 

I775-  —  October  zp,     Ticonderoga.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee/'  Vol.  ii,  p.  155.  Vol.  i,  p.  159,  No.  47. 

SHIPPEN,  WILLIAM,  JR.: 

1776. — December  17,    Bethlehem.     See  "Life    of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  167.  Vol.  i,  p.  229,  No.  66. 

1776. — December  20,  Bethlehem.     See  "Life   of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  168.  Vol.  i,  p.  247,  No.  71. 

i TJT -—January  //,  Philadelphia.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  169.  Vol.  i,  pp.  281,  282,  No.  Si. 

STEPHEN,  ADAM  : 

1774. — August    27 >  Berkeley   Courthouse.     See  "Life   of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  207.  Vol.  i,  p.  95,  No.  29. 

1775. — February  i.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii, 
p.  208.  Vol.  i,  p.  125,  No.  37. 

1775. — February  17.     See    "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"    Vol. 

ii,  p.  210.  Vol.  i,  p.  129,  No.  38. 

1775. — September  23,  Pittsburg.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 

Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  211.  Vol.  i,  p.  155,  No.  46, 

1777.—  April  22,  Chatham.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 

Vol.  ii,  p.  211.  Vol.  i,  p.  297,  No.  86. 

SULLIVAN,  JAMES  : 

1789. — April  ii,  Boston.     See    "Life  of    Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  152.  Vol.  ii,  p.  331,  No.  88. 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  : 
tr 

1774. — August  9,  Fredericksburg.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 

Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  105.  Vol.  i,  p.  83,  No.  26. 

1775. — Jufy    IO>    Camp    at    Cambridge.     See  "Life    of    Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  i.     No  postscript  in  original  MS. 

Vol.  i,  p.  147,  No.  44- 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   LEE   CORRESPONDENCE.  45 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (continued}  : 

1775.  —  October  29,  Cambridge.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  6.  Vol.  i,  p.  99,  No.  30. 

1775. — November  27,  Cambridge.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  7.  Vol.  i,  p.  103,  No.  31. 

1775. — December  26,  Cambridge.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  8.  Vol.  i,  p.  183,  No.  54. 

1776. — April  4,  Cambridge.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  10.  Unpublished  P.  S.  Speaks  of  the  need  of  a 
hospital.  Vol.  i,  p.  189,  No.  56. 

1776. — May  n,  New  York.  See  '-'Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  ii.  Vol.  i,  p.  207,  No.  60. 

T-WT>— January  10,  Morristown.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  n.  Vol.  i,  p.  269,  No.  78. 

1777. — March  6,  Morristown.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  12.  Vol.  i,  p.  285,  No.  83. 

1777. — April  24,  Morristown.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  12.  Vol.  i,  p.  301,  No.  87. 

1777. — May  10,  Morristown.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  15.  Vol.  i,  p.  305,  No.  88. 

1777. — May  17,  Morristown.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  15.  Vol.  i,  p.  309,  No.  89. 

f-TTT'—June  i,  Camp  at  Middlebrook.  See  "Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  18.  Vol.  i,  p.  315,  No.  91. 

1778. — February  15,  Valley  Forge.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  20.  Vol.  ii,  p.  47,  No.  15. 

1778. — August  10,  White  Plains  (probably  to  R.  H.  Lee).  See 
"  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  22. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  83,  No.  25. 

1778. — September  23,  Fredericksburg,  N.  Y.  See  "Life  of  Rich 
ard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  23.  Vol.  ii,  p.  108,  No.  30. 

1779. — -May  5,  Headquarters  Middle  Brook  (not  only  to  R.  H. 
Lee  but  to  Henry  Lawrence  and  Thomas  Burke).  See  "  Life 
of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  24. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  152,  No.  42. 


46  CALENDAR   OF   THE   LEE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (continued)  : 

1784. — June  12,   Mount    Vernon.     See  "  Life    of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  25.  Vol.  ii,  p.  242,  No.  66. 

1784. — December    14,    Mount    Vernon.     See    "Life    of   Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  6.  Vol.  ii,  p.  258,  No.  71. 

1785. — February  8,  Mount  Vernon.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  28.  Vol.  ii,  p.  262,  No.  72. 

1785. — March  15,  Mount  Vernon.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  32.  Vol.  ii,  p.  272,  No.  75. 

\1^.—June   22,  Mount  Vernon  (probably  to   R.   H.  Lee).     See 
"  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol  ii,  p.  31. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  295,  No.  79. 

1785. — August  22,  Mount   Vernon  (probably  to  R.  H.  Lee).     See 
"Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  33. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  307,  No.  82. 

1789. — August   2,    Neiv    York.     See    "Life    of    Richard    Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  36.  Vol.  ii,  p.  343,  No.  91. 

WEEDON,  GEORGE  : 

I'jSi.—fune   15,  Fredericksburg.     See  "Life    of  Richard   Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  205.  Vol.  ii,  p.  216,  No.  59. 

1781. — August  2,  Fredericksburg.     See  ^  Life  of  Richard   Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  206.  Vol.  ii,  p.  220,  No.  60. 

1781. — September  20,  Camp,  Gloucester  Courthouse.     See  "  Life  of 
Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  206. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  228,  No.  62. 
WHIPPLE,  WILLIAM  : 

1778. — November  8,  Philadelphia.     See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  216.  Vol.  i,  p.  120,  No.  33. 

1779. — August  23,   Philadelphia.     See   "Life    of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  in.  Vol.  ii,  p.  172,  No.  48. 

1779. — September  18,  Philadelphia.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  112.  Vol.  ii,  p.  180,  No.  50. 

1783. — April   17,    Portsmouth,    N.   H.     See    "Life    of   Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  238.  Vol.  ii,  p.  240,  No.  65. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  LEE  CORRESPONDENCE.       47 

WHIPPLE,  WILLIAM  (continued}  : 

1783. — September  15,  Portsmouth.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  113.  Vol.  ii,  p.  232,  No.  63. 

WYTHE,  GEORGE  : 

1777. — August  24,  Williams  burg.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  185.  Vol.  ii,  pp.  336,  335,  No.  97. 

1777. — October  18,  Williamsburg.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  186.  Vol.  ii,  p.  i,  No.  i. 

1777. — November  6,  Williamsburg.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  187.  Vol.  ii,  p.  17,  No.  6. 

1778. — August  i,  Williamsburg.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  187.  Vol.  ii,  p.  79,  No.  24. 

LETTERS  TO  ARTHUR  LEE. 

ADAMSON,  DR.  (in  Latin)  : 

1766. — February  22.  Enclosing  a  leaf  (since  lost)  of  some  recently 
discovered  plant.  Expresses  a  hope  that  Mr.  Lee  will  become 
the  botanist  of  America.  Vol.  i,  p.  i,  No.  i. 

BARRE  (Col.)  : 

1771. — January  31,  London.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  265.  Vol.  i,  pp.  82,  83,  No.  25. 

CARDROSS,  LORD  (afterwards  Earl  Buchan)  : 

1767. — October  31,  Walcot  near  Bath.  See  "Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  263;  see  "  Life  of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol. 
ii,  p.  345.  Vol.  i,  p.  21,  No.  8. 

JONES,  SIR  WILLIAM  : 

1790. — October  14,  Bengal,  Chrisna  Nagar.  A  letter  concerning 
the  legal  affairs  of  Mr.  Stepdoe.  Postscript  dated  Calcutta, 
November  7,  1790.  Vol.  ii,  p.  355,  No.  94. 

LEE,  WILLIAM  : 

1780. — August  15.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii, 
p.  231.  Vol.  ii,  p.  166,  No.  46. 

M'KEAN,  THOMAS  : 

1781. — September  4,  Philadelphia.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  178.  Vol.  ii,  p.  224,  No.  61. 


48  CALENDAR   OF    THE   LEE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

WILKES,  JOHN  : 

1777. — November  9,  Prince' s  Court.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,'?  Vol.  i,  p.  264.  Vol.  ii,  p.  19,  No.  7. 

WYNDHAM,  WILLIAM  : 

1778. — March  12,  Dunkirk.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  266.  Vol.  ii,  p.  51,  No.  16. 


LETTERS  FROM  RICHARD  HENRY  LEE. 

DICKINSON,  JOHN  : 

1768.—  November  26,  Chantilly,  Va.  See  "Life  of  Richard 
Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  66.  Vol.  i,  pp.  37,  38,  34,  No.  13. 

1773. — April  4,  Chantilly,  Va.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  90.  For  answer  see  "  Life  of  R.  H.  Lee," 
Vol.  i,  p.  91.  Vol.  i,  p.  29,  36,  No.  10. 

FLORIDA  BLANCA,  COUNT  DE  : 

1785.  —  October  6,  New  York.  Impaired  health  necessitates  his 
retirement  from  Congress.  Assures  him  that  Don  Diego  de 
Gardoque  has  been  received  with  due  honor.  Desires  above 
all  things  friendly  and  commercial  relations  with  Spain. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  247,  No.  68. 
HENRY,  PATRICK  : 

1777. — May — .  Speaks  of  accusations  made  against  him  by  his 
enemies.  Gives  hopeful  account  of  the  army.  Gen.  Tryon's 
wound  mortal.  Vol.  i,  p.  211,  No.  6io 

JOHNSON  (Gov.)  : 

1777. — December  ij,  Stafford  Co.  About  the  Marylanders  trad 
ing  with  the  English  ships  of  war.  Advises  means  to  prevent 
its  continuance.  Vol.  ii,  p.  35,  No.  ii. 

LEE,  CHARLES: 

1777. — February  ii,  Philadelphia.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  181.  Vol.  i,  p.  187,  No.  55. 

MORRIS,  GOUVERNEUR  : 

.—May  28.     See  "Life  of  Richard   Henry  Lee,''  Vol.  ii,  p. 

155.  Vol.  i,  p.  141,  No.  42. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  LEE  CORRESPONDENCE.  49 

PAINE,  THOMAS  : 

1777. — July  ij,  Chantilly,  Va.  Concerning  the  importance  of 
France  and  Spain  as  allies.  Advises  their  being  at  once 
informed  of  American  achievements  so  far. 

Vol.  i,  p.  331,  No.  95. 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  : 

1777. — May  22,  Philadelphia.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  17.  Vol.  i,  p.  313,  No.  90. 

1778. — January  2,  Chantilly,  Va.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  19.  Vol.  ii,  p.  45,  No.  14. 

1778-— June  24,  York.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol. 
ii,  p.  2.  Vol.  ii,  p.  71,  No.  21. 

WYTHE,  GEORGE  : 

1777. — October  IQ,  York,  in  Pennsylvania.  Burgoyne's  defeat. 
Gen.  Howe  in  danger.  Speaks  of  slanders  he  has  been  sub 
jected  to,  in  regard  to  payment  of  rents.  Begs  Mr.  Wythe  to 
place  the  matter  in  clear  light  before  the  House. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  3,  No.  2. 

MISCELLANEOUS  LETTERS. 

ADAMS,  SAMUEL,  to  DENNYS  DEBIRDT,  Esq.: 

1768. — Aay  14,  Boston.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  115.  Vol.  i,  p.  25,  No.  9. 

ADAMS,  SAMUEL,  to  person  unknown  : 

1781.— January  15,  Philadelphia.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  126.  Paragraph  concerning  an  unpaid  debt 
of  $500,  omitted  in  published  letter. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  204,  No.  56. 

EXTRACTS  OF  LETTERS  PROBABLY  FROM  SAMUEL  CHASE  : 
1777.— July  z,  Philadelphia.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee," 
Vol.  ii,  p.  181.  Vol.  i,  p.  327,  No.  94. 

LEE,  ARTHUR,  to  GENERAL  WASHINGTON  : 

1777.— June  is,  Berlin.     See  "Life  of  Arthur  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  87. 

Vol.  i,  pp.  321,  322,  320,  No.  92. 


50  CALENDAR   OF   THE   LEE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

LOVELL,  J.,  to : 

1778. — December  10.     See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii, 
p.  145.  Vol.  ii,  p.  124,  No.  34- 

LEE,  CHARLES,  to  LORD  PIERCY  (a  copy) : 
i775._See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  281. 

Vol.  i,  p.  171,  No.  50. 

LEE,  R.  H.  (?),  to  GEORGE  PYNCHEON  and  JOHN  BRADFORD  : 
1777. — October  16,  York,  Pa.     Arranging  for  transport  of  soldiers. 
Note  in  different  handwriting.     Speaks  of  Mr.  Lee's  financial 
straits.  Vol.  i,  p.  351,  No.  102. 

SHIPPEN,  WILLIAM,  to  HIS  BROTHERS  : 

1776. — See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  170.     Para 
graph  relating  to  family  matters,  omitted  in  published  letters. 

Vol.  i,  p.  251,  No.  72. 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE,  to  a  GENTLEMAN  of  VIRGINIA  : 
1787.— July    ip,    Philadelphia.     See    "  Life    of    Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  ii,  p.  35.  Vol.  ii,  p.  303,  No.  Si. 


PAPERS  OF  RICHARD  HENRY  LEE. 

1766. — July  25,  Westmoreland. — To  the  Editor  of  the  Virginia 
Gazette.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  40. 

Vol.  i,  p.  ii,  No.  4. 

1766. — R.  H.  Lee's  opinion  concerning  the  authority  of  the  Com 
mittee  for  King  George's  county.  Vol.  i,  p.  5,  No.  2. 

1774. — October  j.  A  resolution  moved  by  R.  H.  Lee  concerning 
the  appointing  of  a  militia.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  112.  Vol.  i,  p.  116,  No.  34. 

1775. — May  -  .  Letter  written  by  R.  H.  Lee  on  behalf  of  the 
Delegates  of  the  City  of  London  to  the  Lord  Mayor.  See 
"Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  153. 

Vol.  i,  p.  139,  No.  41. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   LEE   CORRESPONDENCE.  51 

LEE,  RICHARD  HENRY  (continued}  : 

1776. — October.  Proposed  addition  to  the  instructions  given  the 
Commissioners  going  to  France,  in  R.  H.  Lee's  handwriting. 
See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  188. 

Vol.  i,  p.  227,  No.  65. 

1776. — Address  to  the  people  of  Virginia  by  Richard  Henry  Lee. 
See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  37. 

Vol.  i,  p.  257,  No.  74. 

1776. — A  subscription  paper  drawn  up  by  R.  H.  Lee,  in  testi 
mony  to  Mr.  Sear's  patriotism.  Signed  by  nine  prominent 
men.  Vol.  i,  p.  255,  No.  73. 

1777. — October  24.,  Yorktown,  in  Pennsylvania.  Copy  of  letter  by 
R.  H.  Lee  for  the  Committee  of  Congress  to  Fort  Pitt.  Con 
cerning  the  charges  against  Col.  George  Morgan. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  7,  No.  3. 


OFFICIAL  PAPERS. 

1766. — February  27.  Draught  by  R.  H.  Lee  of  the  articles  of 
the  association  by  the  citizens  of  Westmoreland.  See  "  Life 
of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  34. 

Vol.  i,  p.  9,  No.  3. 

1776. — December  29.  Circular  letter  to  the  States,  draughted  by 
R.  H.  Lee.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol  i,  p. 
187.  Extract  from  Journal  of  Congress  on  back  of  manu 
script.  Vol.  i,  p.  241,  No.  69. 

1776. — December  21,  Baltimore.  Letter  to  the  Commissioners. 
See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  285. 

Vol.  i,  pp.  264,  263,  260,  261,  262,  No.  76. 

1776. — December  30,   Baltimore.     Letter    to    the  Commissioners 
See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  290. 

Vol.  i,  p.  259,  No.  75. 

1777. — February  ip,  Baltimore.  Letters  to  Commissioners  in 
France.  See  "Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  291. 

Vol.  i,  p.  283,  No.  82. 


52       CALENDAR  OF  THE  LEE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

OFFICIAL  PAPERS  (continued} : 

1777. — April  10,  Philadelphia.  Letter  from  a  Committee  of  Con 
gress  to  General  Washington.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  284.  Vol.  i,  p.  293,  No.  85. 

1778. —  Copy  of  a  letter  from  Congress  to  the  King's  Commission 
ers.  Rejects  peace  as  proffered  by  Great  Britain. 

Vol.  ii,  p.  128,  No.  36. 

PETITIONS. 

1774. — March  26.  Petition  to  the  House  of  Lords,  protesting 
against  the  Massachusetts  Acts.  Signed  by  Sheriffs  of  Lon 
don,  Franklin,  Izard,  William  Middleton,  Arthur  Lee  and 
many  others.  See  "  Life  of  Richard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i, 
p.  268.  Vol.  i,  p.  117,  No.  35. 

1 775. — April  5.  Fragments  of  Petition  to  the  King  (drawn  up  prob 
ably  by  Arthur  Lee),  beseeching  him  to  dismiss  certain  minis 
ters  and  advisors.  Vol.  i,  p.  137,  No.  40. 

1775. — Petition  addressed  to  the  King  by  the  Lord  Mayor,  Alder 
men  and  Commons  of  the  City  of  London.     See  "  Life  of  Rich 
ard  Henry  Lee,"  Vol.  i,  p.  273.          Vol.  i,  p.  175,  No.  51. 
(Not  quite  finished  in  the  MS.) 


CALENDAR  OF 
THE  CORRESPONDENCE  OF 
MAJOR-GENERAL   NATHANAEL   GREENE, 
QUARTERM ASTER-GENERAL  U.  S.  A., 

IN  THE  LIBRARY  OF  THE  AMERICAN  PHILOSOPHICAL  SOCIETY. 


LETTERS  TO  GENERAL  NATHANAEL  GREENE. 

ABEEL,  JAMES  F.  (Col.)  : 
No  date. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2;th  inst.     Report  of  the  work 

on  portmanteaus  and  tents.  Vol.  v,  No.  90. 

No  date. — Report  and  drawing  of  the  ground  between  Parsippany 

Meeting  House  and  Boon  Town  (Boonton,  N.  J.). 

Vol.  ix,  No.  ii. 

1778. — April  16.  Beverwick. — Business  at  Pompton.  Public  in 
debted  to  Mr.  Faesh  at  least  ^"10,000  for  iron  and  other 
articles.  Will  try  and  pay  his  share,  which  is  trifling. 

Vol.  x,  No.  13. 

1778. — November  8.  Morristown.* — Horses  taken  by  him  for 
necessary  duties.  Hopes  he  has  not  done  wrong. 

Vol.  x,  No.  46. 

1778. — November  Q.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  5th 
inst.  Concerning  the  number  and  price  of  various  articles 
ordered  by  General  Greene.  (Copy.)  Vol.  x,  No.  42. 

1778. — November  g.  Morristown. — A  draft  of  letter  No.  42  in 
Vol.  x  of  same  series.  Vol.  x,  No.  49. 

1778. — November  n.  Morristown. — Destination  of  various  stores. 
Suffering  for  want  of  forage;  unless  other  methods  are  de- 


5-i     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GKEENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

ABEEL,  JAMES  F.  (Col.)  (continued}-. 

vised  to  procure  it,  the  supplies  must  cease.  Lazy  conduct  of 
wagoners  who  loiter  on  the  road,  with  no  one  to  call  them  to 
account.  Vol.  x,  No.  44. 

1779. — February  ii.  Morristown. — Sends  the  bearer,  Mr.  Maer- 
schalk,  to  procure  some  cash  if  possible.  Number  of  tools 
and  great  quantity  of  horseshoes  contracted  for,  take  a  large 
amount  of  money.  Cost  of  iron.  Will  furnish  a  general  re 
turn  of  stores  the  following  week.  Vol.  iv,  No.  2. 

1 7 79. — February  12.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favors  of  nth 
and  1 2th  insts.  (from  Gen.  Greene  ?).  Concerning  tents,  wagon 
harness,  axes,  etc.  Number  of  wagons  sent  him.  Question  of 
forage.  Want  of  cash.  Price  of  iron.  Sent  him  two  saddles 
of  venison.  Vol.  viii,  No.  3. 

1779. — February  20. — Informing  him  how  he  may  procure  some 
cider.  Vol.  iv,  No.  3. 

i779(?) — February  21. — Asking  Gen.  Greene  to  write  to  Gen. 
Knox  about  repairing  tents,  and  to  Capt.  Bruen  to  send  him 
the  ship  carpenters.  Poor  quality  of  axes  made  in  Pennsylva 
nia.  In  need  of  cash  to  pay  for  iron,  horseshoes,  etc. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  84. 

1779. — February  24.  Morristown. — Want  of  leather  for  the  har 
ness  makers  ;  asks  him  to  apply  to  His  Excellency  for  an  order. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  4. 

1 779. — February  28.  Morristown. — Asks  for  a  portion  of  the  sup 
ply  of  cash  sent  Gen.  Greene  by  Mr.  Pettit.  Numerous  calls 
on  him.  Will  do  all  in  his  power  to  procure  a  good,  honest 
girl  for  Mrs.  Greene.  Vol.  ix,  No.  3. 

1779. — May  14.  Morristown, — Sends  returns  by  bearer,  Mr. 
Maerschalk.  Orders  received  for  tents.  Applied  to  Mr. 
Lewis,  quartermaster  of  Morristown,  for  horses,  and  in  his 
absence  to  his  substitute,  but  was  always  disappointed. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  95. 

1779. — May  19.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i7th  inst. 
Tent-makers  will  be  idle  for  want  of  twine.  Reason  for  his 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      55 

ABEEL,  JAMES  F.  (Col.)  {continued}  : 

writing  Mr.  Weiss  rather  a  warm  letter ;  no  dislike  to  him, 
however,  and  would  do  him  any  service  in  his  power.  Ac 
count  of  tents  issued  and  those  on  hand.  Vol.  v,  No.  30. 

1779. — May  22.  Morristown. — Has  discovered  the  reason  of  the 
deficiencies  in  the  stores,  sent  off  to  Mr.  Weiss  from  Morris- 
town.  Many  of  the  articles  found  in  the  possession  of  the  in 
habitants  of  that  town,  all  of  whom  will  be  in  gaol  before 
night.  Wants  to  know  if  the  men  in  the  wagonmaster's  de 
partment  shall  be  sent  to  camp  or  tried  by  the  civil  law. 
Great  want  of  twine  for  the  tent-makers.  Vol.  v,  No.  55. 

1779. — May  23.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  22d  inst. 
Will  set  the  saddlers  to  work  at  the  portmanteaus.  Has  found 
sufficient  proof  against  a  number  of  inhabitants  who  were,  and 
are  still,  in  the  service ;  articles  belonging  to  the  Commissary- 
General  found  in  their  houses.  The  guilty  shall  be  punished. 
Mrs.  Abeel  will  be  happy  to  see  Gen.  and  Mrs.  Greene  at 
Morristown.  Vol.  v,  No.  68. 

1779. — May  26.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  23d  inst. 
Concerning  the  making  of  tents.  Will  be  out  of  twine  unless 
Mr.  Mitchell  answers  his  repeated  demands  for  some.  His 
men  working  night  and  day.  Desires  an  order  to  enable  him 
to  procure  leather.  Vol.  v,  No.  75. 

1779. — May  26.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  your  favor  of  25th 
inst.  Tents  and  canteens  to  be  forwarded  at  once.  Never 
mentions  a  syllable  in  any  of  the  letters  received  from  Gen. 
Greene.  Has  found  nine  persons  guilty  of  felony,  and  seventy 
of  plundering  the  stores  in  the  public  wagons. 

Vol.  v,  No.  74. 

1779.  —  October  21.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i6th 
inst.  Has  sent  large  parcel  of  nails  to  Col.  Hay.  The  court 
thought  it  had  sufficient  proof  against  Mr.  Lewis  to  call  a 
court-martial.  It  is  certain  that  he  has  made  an  estate  of 
about  ^20,000  in  the  course  of  two  years.  Mentions  various 
proofs  of  this  man's  roguery.  Denies  having  lost  his  temper 
in  court ;  has  been  quiet  under  many  insults.  Mr.  Lott  and 
Mr.  Livingston  in  town;  their  wives  the  guests  of  Mrs.  Abeel. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  32. 


56     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

ABEEL,  JAMES  F.  (Col.)  (continued} : 

X779- — October  28.  Morristown. — Mr.  Weiss'  order  for  a  number 
of  articles  shall  be  attended  to.  Gen.  Sullivan's  demand  for 
150  tents  ;  cannot  procure  duck.  Court  of  inquiry  finished. 
Mr.  Lewis  failed  to  produce  any  evidence  against  him 
(Abeel).  If  a  court-martial  is  called,  can  bring  enough  proof 
to  hang  Lewis.  Implores  Gen.  Greene  to  let  some  steps  be 
taken  to  bring  the  villain  to  justice  and  clear  his  (Abeel's) 
character.  Vol.  iii,  No.  31. 

1779. — November  7.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  4th 
inst.  In  accordance  with  Gen.  Greene's  letter,  he  arid  Lord 
Stirling  set  off  to  view  the  ground.  Will  try  and  have  all  the 
tools  ready  when  called  for.  Vol.  ix,  No.  5. 

1779. — November  7.  Morristown. — Concerning  a  quantity  of  re 
fined  iron  which  he  thinks  it  would  be  an  advantage  to  the 
Department  to  buy.  Vol.  ix,  No.  4. 

1779. — November  10.  Morristown. — Enclosing  a  rough  sketch  of 
a  beautiful  place  for  an  encampment,  abounding  in  wood,  water 
and  every  other  necessary.  Preparing  everything  as  fast  as 
possible.  Will  have  fowls,  turkeys  and  potatoes,  etc.,  provided 
in  time  for  the  General.  Vol.  iii,  No.  i. 

1779. — November  77.  Morristown. — Has  provided  quarters  for 
Mrs.  Greene  and  Mrs.  Olney  near  his  house  and  will  do  every 
thing  to  make  their  situation  agreeable.  Vol.  ix,  No.  6. 

1779. — November  22. — Position  of  Col.  Willet's  regiment. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  9. 

1779. — November  23.  Morristown. — Will  put  locks  on  doors  to 
secure  Mrs.  Greene's  clothes.  Position  of  troops.  By  10 
o'clock  will  report  on  the  ground  near  Mr.  Lott's. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  7. 

1779. — November  23.  Morristown. — Quartering  of  troops.  De 
scription  of  ground  back  of  Mr.  Kemble's.  Vol.  ix,  No.  8. 

1779. — November  24.  Morristown. — Report  of  the  woods  near 
Mr.  Lott's.  Vol.  ix,  No.  10. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GEEENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      57 

BARRETT,  SAMUEL,  &  Co,: 

1779. — -January  12.  Boston. — Condoles  with  him  on  the  loss  of 
so  capable,  so  honest  and  so  assiduous  a  person  as  Mr.  An 
drews.  Applies  for  the  agency  himself.  His  well-known  fit 
ness  for  it.  Mentions  various  people  who  can  furnish  him 
with  testimonials.  Vol.  viii,  No.  5. 

BAYLEY,  JACOB : 

1779. — November  9. — Sends  by  Major  Whitcomb  what  accounts  he 
has  collected.  Has  orders  to  build  a  slaughter  and  storehouse 
at  Charlestown  (N.  H.)  to  be  used  for  an  enterprise  into 
Canada.  His  opinion  of  this  plan.  Thinks  America's  inde 
pendence  insecure  until  there  is  a  union  of  Canada  and  the 
thirteen  States.  Must  have  $12,000  at  once. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  3. 
BEATTY,  CHARLES  : 

1778. — November  27.  Fredericktown. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
loth  inst.  and  promising  to  aid  Col.  Bland  and  Mr.  Daven 
port  in  all  things.  Unless  his  department  is  enlarged  by  the 
addition  of  Frederick  county,  he  does  not  choose  to  act  any 
longer,  for  reasons  heretofore  stated.  Vol.  x,  No.  43. 

BEATTY,  JOHN  : 

1779. — February  17.  Commissary  of  Prisoners'1  Office. — Asking 
him  to  transmit  certain  papers  to  Col.  Greene.  All  houses  in 
the  vicinity  of  headquarters  taken.  His  office  requires  con 
stant  attendance  on  the  Commander-in-chief.  Would  suggest 
that  the  Rev.  Dr.  Belmain  give  up  his  house,  as  he  can  carry 
on  his  duties  with  equal  regularity  at  a  greater  distance.  Would 
like  the  General  to  point  out  the  proper  measures  for  his 
removal.  Vol.  iv,  No.  5. 

1 7  79- — February  2/ .  Commissary  of  Prisoners'  Office. — The  bearer, 
Lt.-Col.  Darke,  of  the  Virginia  Line,  being  a  prisoner  on 
parole  to  the  enemy,  is  icturning  to  his  captivity  in  New  York. 
His  horse  being  lame,  begs  another  one  for  him  as  far  as  Eliza 
beth  Town.  Vol.  iv,  No.  4. 

BELDING,  SIMEON  : 

1 779- — May  23.  Camp,  Reading. — Has  applied  in  vain  to  Captains 
Hubbard  and  Star  for  tents  for  Gen.  Parson's  brigade,  which 
is  in  good  order  and  fit  to  march.  Vol.  v,  No.  69. 


58     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

BELDING,  SIMEON  (continued} : 

I779- — May  25.  Reading. — Concerning  a  supply  of  portmanteaus 
and  tents.  Vol.  vi,  No.  10. 

BERRY,  SIDNEY  : 

T779' — November  6. — Repairing  of  boats  in  New  Jersey.     Desires 

orders  respecting  boats  and  teams.  Captain  Clinton  will  re 
port  on  damages.  Vol.  ix,  No.  12. 

BETTS,  WILLIAM  M.: 

1779. — November 3.  Fishkill. — Artificers  hired  by  the  day  quit 
work  on  Monday  last.  They  have  presented  him  with  propos 
als,  of  which  the  enclosures  are  copies.  Col.  Hay  gone  to 
Rhynbeck  (Rhinebeck)  to  inspect  the  rafts  there. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  5. 

1779. — November  15. — Acknowledging,  in  Col.  Hay's  absence,  his 
favor  of  equal  date.  Col.  Hay's  intention  to  wait  on  Gen. 
Greene  early  in  the  morning.  Vol.  iii,  No.  4. 

BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.): 

1 7  79.— January  25.  Camp,  Middlebrook. — Acknowledging  favors  of 
2oth  and  22d  insts.,  with  an  acceptable  supply  of  money  from 
Col.  Pettit.  Scarcity  of  forage  on  account  of  great  land  car 
riage.  Complaints  against  Col.  Bostwick  give  him  great  pain. 
Thinks  the  purchasers  of  forage  should  have  an  allowance  made 
for  their  incidental  expenses.  Arrival  of  a  fleet  of  sail  at  York 
laden  with  oats  and  flour.  The  first  fleet,  depended  on  for 
provisions,  is  still  missing.  Vol.  ix,  No.  13. 

1779. — January  27.  Rarriton  \_Raritan~\. — Favorable  reports  from 
Col.  Hay  concerning  forage  and  horses.  Difficulty  of  getting 
in  forage.  Roads  to  Trenton  and  to  North  River  must  be  re 
paired.  Mr.  Furman's  and  Col.  Hooper's  inability  to  provide 
the  required  amount  of  forage.  On  the  strength  of  a  report 
that  the  enemy  were  preparing  to  cross  over  from  Staten  Is 
land  to  Jersey,  got  ready  for  them,  but  they  Tailed  to  material 
ize.  Thinks  they  may  attack  Elizabeth  Town.  Would  like 
to  have  the  Brigade  Artillery.  Vol.  viii,  No.  7. 

1779. — February  n.  Philadelphia. — Excessive  amount  of  forage 
consumed.  Efforts  he  is  making  to  supply  Pulaski's  Legion. 
Prices  rising  and  forage  scarce.  Vol.  iv,  No.  7. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     59 

BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

1779. — February  20.  Philadelphia. — Amount  of  grain  forwarded. 
Sorry  to  learn  from  Col.  Finnic  of  Virginia,  that  their  bay  is 
full  of  the  enemy's  cruisers,  which  prevents  him  from  sending 
any  of  the  forage  to  the  head  of  the  Elk.  Has  written  to  Col. 
Pettit  to  suggest  to  the  Committee  of  Congress  the  advisa 
bility  of  clearing  the  bay.  Rumor  from  Congress  of  some  for 
eign  intelligence  of  great  importance  raised  the  valuation  of 
money,  but  only  for  the  moment.  Hopes  the  publication  of  the 
good  news  will  add  to  the  money's  value.  Vol.  iv,  No.  6. 

1779. — February  24..  Philadelphia. — Announcing  the  birth  of  a 
son.  Large  consumption  of  grain  by  the  horses.  Will  set  out 
for  camp  on  Sunday.  Vol.  x,  No.  5. 

1779. — May  22.  Rarriton  \_Raritan~\. — Enclosing  one  set  of  the 
returns  of  his  department  and  promising  others. 

Vol.  i,  No.  76. 

1779. — May  27.  Middlebrook. — Informing  him  what  States  can  be 
depended  on  for  supplies  of  forage.  Advising  that  the  inhabi 
tants  of  certain  districts  be  left  at  home  to  cut  the  hay  and 
grain.  Asking  that  the  question  of  pasturing  the  horses  be 
presented  to  His  Excellency.  Vol.  v,  No.  83. 

1779. — May  28.  Camp. — Report  of  the  state  of  the  scythes.  Has 
sent  a  person  to  collect  all  the  bags  in  certain  districts,  as  the 
waste  of  grain  without  them  is  very  great.  Vol.  v,  No.  89. 

1779. — May  28.  Rarriton  [Raritan]. — Mr.  Furman  having  left, 
returns  the  letter  to  Gen.  Greene.  Insufficient  pasturage  for 
horses.  Vol.  v,  No.  91. 

1779. — May  31.  Rarriton  [Raritan]. — Arrival  of  fifty  horses  in 
good  condition.  Amount  of  grain  forwarded. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  20. 

1779. —  October  29.  Morristown. — Enemy  has  not  destroyed  any 
hay  at  Quibble  Town  and  only  eighty  or  ninety  tons  at  Raritan, 
after  which  they  returned  to  Amboy,  leaving  their  comman 
der,  Col.  Simcoe,  and  one  or  two  others,  prisoners.  Report  of 
their  burning  Brunswick,  false.  Has  given  orders  to  provide 
Gen.  Sullivan's  army  at  Morristown.  Vol.  iii,  No.  8. 

1779. —  October  jo.  Raritan. — Account  of  the  landing  of  the 
enemy,  900  strong,  at  Amboy ;  the  property  destroyed  and 


60  CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.)  (continued): 

plundered,  and  the  number  of  men  killed.  Question  of  for 
age  and  stores  ;  fears  for  them  should  the  enemy  land  again. 
Scarcity  of  flour  on  the  North  river.  Vol.  iii,  No.  7. 

J779- — November  j.  Murderer's  Creek. — Enclosing  returns  of  the 
damage  done  by  the  enemy  in  Jersey.  Amount  of  hay  in  the 
different  towns ;  where  he  ordered  it  to  be  sent ;  did  not  want 
to  leave  it  exposed  to  the  enemy.  Glad  that  Gen.  Maxwell's 
brigade  is  marching  to  take  post  at  Westfield.  Difficulty  in  pro 
curing  forage  for  Gen.  Sullivan's  troops.  Vol.  iii,  No.  13. 

I779- — November  3.  Murderer  s  Creek. — Report  in  detail  of  the 
ground  under  the  mountain  back  of  Quibbletown  and  Scotch 
Plains.  Question  of  wood,  water  and  the  hauling  of  forage. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  12. 

*779- — November  6.  New  Windsor. — Concerning  the  most  north 
erly  position  the  army  wintering  in  New  Jersey  could  take,  in 
order  to  be  furnished  with  necessary  supplies.  Prospects  for 
winter  quarters.  Amount  of  forage  in  the  different  States. 
Plans  suggested,  in  case  the  arrival  of  Count  d'Estaing  should 
decide  a  movement  toward  New  York.  Vol.  ix,  No.  14. 

1779. — November  9.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
8th  inst.  Amount  of  feed  for  horses ;  but  this,  as  well  as  all 
the  army  supplies,  depends  on  their  being  furnished  with 
money  speedily.  Vol.  ix,  No.  16. 

1779. — November  n.  New  Windsor. — Enclosing  (Col.)  Bost- 
wick's  letter  with  an  account  of  the  difficulties  of  getting  the 
forage  down  the  river.  Hopes  they  may  get  a  sufficiency  for 
their  horses.  Would  like  to  know  the  different  positions  and 
routes  they  are  to  take,  and  when  they  are  likely  to  move. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  ii. 

1779. — November  12.  New  Windsor. — Wishes  to  know  by  what 
route  the  army  will  move  to  Jersey,  that  he  may  make  the  best 
provisions  for  the  horses.  Disposition  of  the  cavalry.  Inhabi 
tants  persuaded  with  utmost  difficulty  to  keep  the  horses  in  the 
country  for  some  days  longer.  Uneasy  at  not  being  able  to 
get  forage  down  the  river.  Vol.  ix,  No.  17. 

1779. — November  15.  New  Windsor. — Begging  him  to  order  Mr. 
Van  Court  to  call  on  him  for  money,  in  order  to  take  certain 
horses  off  and  make  way  for  others.  Vol.  iii,  No.  9. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  61 

BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.)  (continued}'. 

1779. — November  20.  Stoney  Hill. — Report  of  the  ground  from 
Scotch  Plains  to  Quibbletown  Gap.  Thinks  the  military  posi 
tion  a  good  one.  Would  be  happy  to  view  the  ground  with 
Gen.  Greene.  Vol.  ix,  No.  18. 

1779. — November  27.  Bullion's  Tavern. — Mr.  Lodge's  and  Maj. 
Burnet's  opinions  of  the  ground  at  Stoney  Hill.  Will  proceed 
himself  to  Pluckemin,  on  the  north  side  of  Dead  river,  and  see 
if  there  is  any  ground  suitable  for  encamping.  Expects  to  pro 
ceed  home  the  next  evening  for  fresh  clothes  and  horses. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  19. 

No  date. — Near  Pluckemin,  Sunday  morning. — Found  several  posi 
tions  between  Bullion's  and  Pluckemin,  for  single  brigades. 
Desires  to  know  where  Gen.  Greene  (?)  will  meet  him. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  20. 
BINNEY,  B.  (Dr.): 

May  I^-  Somerset  Court-house. — The  two  churches  and 
court-house,  of  which  they  have  legal  possession,  being  crowded 
to  a  degree  dangerous  to  the  health  of  the  wounded,  has  ap 
plied  to  the  magistrates  for  the  neighboring  barns  to  accom 
modate  the  convalescents.  In  answer,  they  threaten  to  im 
prison  the  first  who  shall  "  prostitute  a  barn  to  the  use  of  sick 
soldiers."  What's  to  be  done?  Vol.  v,  No.  39. 

BLODGET,  WILLIAM  : 

. — May  24.  Philadelphia. — Mrs.  Greene's  phaeton  to  be  re 
paired  by  Saturday.  Finds  upon  inquiry  that  the  most  advan 
tageous  opening  for  himself  is  a  captain  of  marines  on  board 
the  Dean  Friday.  Expects  to  drink  tea  with  the  Governor 
that  afternoon  and  will  present  Gen.  Greene's  compliments. 
The  city  in  commotion  owing  to  a  publication  threatening 
vengeance  on  monopolizing  speculators  unless  prices  are  re 
duced  to  what  they  were  the  Christmas  before.  Various 
arrests  made.  Inhabitants  to  hold  a  probably  stormy  meeting 
at  the  State-house.  Vol.  v,  No.  64. 

BOND,  THOMAS,  JR.  (Dr.): 

1779. — May  10. — Informing  him  that  his  boy  has  gone  through 
the  small-pox  but  is  now  fit  for  service.  The  pleasure  it  has 
given  him  to  have  this  opportunity  to  testify  to  the  obligation 


62     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

BOND,  THOMAS,  JR.  (Dr.)  {continued)-. 

he  was  under  to  Gen.  and  Mrs.  Greene.     Desires  some  orders 

concerning  the  boy.  Vol.  vii,  No.  57. 

BOWEN,  EPHRAIM  (Col.)  : 

1779. — .January  2.  Providence. — Acknowledging  favor  of  I2th 
inst.,  with  $140,000.  The  letter  countermanding  the  order  to 
pay  Jacob  Greene,  Esq.,  $20,000  was  carried  to  Boston  by 
mistake,  and  nearly  the  whole  amount  was  paid  to  him. 
Amount  of  disbursements.  Report  of  the  provision  made  for 
the  horses.  Asks  for  cash.  Vol.  viii,  No.  8. 

1779. — February  8.  Providence. — Acknowledging  favors  of  the 
26th  and  27th  ult.  Matter  of  returns.  Has  had  no  success 
in  procuring  vessels  to  bring  rice.  Exorbitant  terms  on  which 
a  few  could  be  had.  Accident  to  horses.  Engaged  George 
Benson  to  take  the  place  of  Mr.  Olney,  who  is  leaving.  Pays 
him  $100  a  month;  hopes  the  General  will  consent  to  this. 
Mr.  Olney  carries  his  account  to  the  ist  inst. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  10. 

1779. — february  75.  Providence. — Enclosing  returns  of  stores  on 
hand,  with  list  of  persons  employed  and  their  pay.  Will 
dismiss  his  express  as  he  hears  that  those  on  the  communica 
tion  to  headquarters  are  called  in.  About  fifty  sail  of  trans 
ports  observed  coming  down  the  Sound ;  cannot  learn  if  they 
have  troops  on  board.  Applied  to  Mr.  Otis  for  duck  for 
knapsacks.  Vol.  iv,  No.  9. 

1779. — May  6.  Providence. — Enclosing  accounts  and  returns  for 
past  month.  Unless  speedy  supply  of  money  arrives,  will  not 
be  able  to  procure  a  single  ton  of  hay.  If  Glover's  brigade 
has  orders  to  march,  they  will  rob  the  department  of  neces 
sary  horses.  Vol.  vii,  NO.  38. 

1779. — May  22.  Providence. — Want  of  cash.  Directed  by  Gen. 
Gates  to  apply  to  him  (Gen.  Greene).  Thinks  the  devil  has 
possessed  everybody  who  has  anything  to  supply  the  army 
with.  Carters  refuse  to  move  unless  paid  at  once.  The  day 
before  a  party  of  Tories  landed  at  Quidnisit  (Quidnick)  and 
took  eleven  of  Col.  Greene's  blacks;  they  left  a  small  vessel 
which  grounded  with  five  men.  Vol.  v,  No.  57. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      63 

BOWEN,  EPHRAIM  (Col.)  (continued^  : 

r779- — May  26.  Providence. — Has  no  doubt  that  Gen.  Greene 
has  used  his  influence  with  His  Excellency  in  order  to  help 
them  in  their  difficult  situation.  Tory  villains  landed  at 
Quidnick  and  burnt  Thomas  Allen's  house,  taking  cattle  and 
prisoners.  Enemy  upwards  of  5500  strong.  Vol.  v,  No.  72. 

J779' — May  jo.  Providence. — Concerning  resolve  of  Congress, 
depriving  those  deputies  who  transact  business  on  commis 
sions,  from  receiving  pay  and  rations.  Gen.  Gates  displeased 
at  having  a  letter  for  him  enclosed  in  Col.  Bowen's  packet. 

Vol.  v,  No.  101. 

1779. — October  3.  Providence. — By  his  brother,  Oliver  Bowen, 
has  transmitted  accounts  to  September  3,  and  returns  of  stores 
and  persons  employed.  Is  doing  everything  to  complete  the 
barracks,  but  one  article  needed  is  cash,  which,  if  Gen. 
Greene  cannot  give  him,  begs  him  to  direct  Mr.  Pettit  to  give 
to  his  brother.  Rations  and  pay  of  artificers.  Enclosing  papers 
containing  the  State  bill  and  the  famous  Act  of  the  Assembly ; 
committee  engaged  in  looking  into  it.  Vol.  iii,  No.  21. 

1779. — October  10.  Providence. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  3d 
inst.  Immediately  ordered  wagons  to  be  put  in  best  order 
possible.  Cannot  find  in  town  a  pair  of  blankets  of  any 
description  ;  will  send  to  Boston  for  a  pair.  Arranged  posts 
for  expresses.  Would  like  an  answer  to  his  letter  on  artificers' 
rations.  Report  of  a  large  fleet,  supposed  to  be  French, 
sighted  to  the  west  of  Block  Island.  Vol.  iii,  No.  19. 

1779. — October  26.  Newport. — Informing  him  of  the  evacuation 
of  the  island  by  the  British  army  on  the  previous  Monday 
night.  Gen.  Gates  landed  on  Tuesday  morning  and  marched 
into  the  town  with  great  regularity  and  good  order.  English 
left  hay,  straw,  wood  and  coal  behind — no  other  stores. 
Promises  him  a  pair  of  English  blankets.  Vol.  iii,  No.  15. 

1779. — November  6.  Newport. —  Acknowledging  favor  of  3<Dth 
ult.  Has  laid  hold  of  every  piece  of  duck  in  the  town.  De 
sires  his  directions  as  to  the  destination  of  the  hay.  Conti 
nental  troops  are  leaving  for  Hartford,  by  way  of  Greenwich. 
Hopes  supply  of  cash  will  arrive  soon.  Vol.  ix,  No.  21. 

1779. — November  10.     Providence. — The  bearer,   Mr.   Mitchell, 


64  CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

BOWEN,  EPHRAIM  (Col.)  (continued^  : 

leaves  the  brigade  against  the  wishes  of  all  the  officers,  as  he 
wanted  to  go  to  headquarters  to  get  his  family  from  Long 
Island.  Will  send  the  pair  of  breeches  and  waistcoat  as  soon 
as  they  are  finished.  Vol.  iii,  No.  20. 

J779- — November  n.  Providence. — Enclosing  returns  of  stores 
and  persons  employed  for  November.  Late  in  getting  it  off  as 
the  General  required  his  constant  attendance  on  him  ;  left  him 
at  Voluntown  in  a  very  good  humor.  Troops  will  be  at  Hart 
ford  by  Monday.  Has  put  the  horses  belonging  to  artil 
lery  out  to  pasture  until  they  are  wanted.  Vol.  iii,  No.  16. 

1779.— November  25.  .Providence. — Enclosing  a  journal  of  the 
siege  of  Savannah  found  on  board  a  British  sloop  which  put 
into  the  harbor  of  Newport,  not  knowing  that  their  friends  had 
evacuated  that  town.  Wants  order  for  clothing.  Will  forward 
accounts  in  December.  Vol.  ix,  No.  22. 

J779' — December  24.  Providence. — Acknowledging  favors  of  loth 
and  i3th  insts.,  and  enclosing  return  of  all  his  employees  in 
the  department.  Matter  of  clothing  for  himself  and  other 
officers.  Question  of  supplying  the  sloop  Argo  and  the 
Pigot  galley  with  duck.  Vol.  viii,  No.  9. 

BOWEN,  OLIVER  : 

1779. — October  10.  Gen.  Howe1  s  Headquarters,  near  Point  Bridge. 
— Announcing  his  arrival  with  a  packet  containing  the  Quar 
termaster's  accounts  intrusted  to  him  by  Col.  Bowen.  Will 
wait  on  Gen.  Greene  the  next  day.  Vol.  iii,  No.  18. 

BRODHEAD,  DANIEL  (Col.)  : 

1779. — May  26.  Pittsburgh. — Acknowledging  favor  of  1 3th  inst. 
Glad  Gen.  Mclntosh  is  to  go  to  the  southward,  but  thinks  his 
temper  will  be  as  disagreeable  to  the  inhabitants  there  as  it 
was  in  this  district.  Gen.  Mclntosh's  tactics  in  the  last  cam- 
pain.  His  own  command  in  fair  condition.  Dispute  between 
Gen.  Mclntosh  and  Col.  Steel.  Wishes  Gen.  Sullivan  great 
success  against  the  " black  caitiffs  of  the  North."  Case  of  a 
young  Delaware  Indian,  son  of  the  late  Capt.  White  Eyes,  a 
noted  warrior,  who  is  desirous  of  joining  the  expedition.  De 
lay  in  receiving  salt  provisions.  High  wages  of  artificers  ; 
poor  soldiers  kept  to  the  old  rate  without  a  murmur. 

Vol.  v,  No.  77. 


CALENDAR    OF   THE    GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  65 

BROOKS,  D.  : 

1779. — May  24. — Directed  by  His  Excellency  to  apply  to  Gen. 
Greene  for  wagons  to  convey  certain  stores.  Vol.  vi,  No.  6. 

BROWN,  BENJAMIN  : 

1779.  —  October  18. — Finds  from  the  books  that  Mr.  Joseph  Webb 
is  charged  with  ^1500.  Account  brought  from  Ledger  A, 
which  book  Mr.  Story  has  locked  up.  Vol.  iii,  No.  29. 

BROWN,  WM.  (Dr.)  : 

1779. — October  2.  General  Hospital,  Otterhill.  — Asking  for  a 
horse  for  the  bearer,  Mr.  Scott,  who  is  Commissary  for  the  hos 
pital  and  is  obliged  to  ride  about  the  neighborhood  a  good 
deal.  Vol.  iii,  No.  30. 

BUCHANAN,  JOHN  (Capt. )  : 

1779. — October  i.  West  Point. — Desiring  authority  to  impress 
vessels  for  the  transportation  of  the  Carolina  brigade. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  28. 

BULL,  SAMUEL  : 

1779. — November  15.  Middleton. — Dimensions  and  number  of 
boats  at  Chatham  shipyard.  Vol.  iv,  No.  23. 

CALDWELL,  JAMES  : 

1779. — October  27.  Springfield. — Informing  him  of  the  advent  of 
the  enemy  the  day  before  and  the  damage  to  property.  Asks 
him  to  use  his  influence  with  His  Excellency  to  have  the  whole 
or  part  of  the  Jersey  brigade  stationed  somewhere  near  West- 
field.  The  magazines  of  hay  are  of  vast  importance  and  the 
State  troops  on  duty  are  insufficient  even  to  alarm  the  country — 
i.  e.  :  the  enemy  reached  Bound  Brook  a  little  after  sunrise 
and  the  alarm  was  given  at  Elizabethtown  around  n  o'clock. 
4000  militia  ordered  by  Legislature  to  be  in  readiness  but  only 
to  turn  out  at  the  advent  of  the  French  fleet.  Stores  in  im 
minent  danger. 

(Note. — The  foregoing  letter  is  from  Rev.  Dr.  Caldwell, 
whose  wife  was  killed  by  the  British  on  June  7,  1780,  and  him 
self  shot  in  November,  1781.  They  left  nine  children.) 

Vol.  viii,  No.  12. 
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66         CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

CHASE,  THOMAS: 

1779. — February  5.  Boston. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i4th  tilt., 
with  certain  moneys.  Hopes  ere  this  that  Gen.  Greene  and 
Major  Lee  have  received  their  wines.  Gives  high  prices  of 
various  articles.  Sent  on  returns  a  few  days  earlier. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  13. 

1779. — February  9.  Boston. — Acknowledging  favor  of  January 
29th.  Navy  Board  has  tent  cloth  for  about  1000  tents,  which 
he  will  immediately  apply  for  and  have  made  up. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  13. 

1779. — May  2.  Boston. — Enclosing  account  and  returns.  Tents 
gone  to  Springfield.  Difficulty  of  procuring  teams — $5.00  a 
mile  demanded  for  carting.  Has  sent  on  some  of  the  lead 
ordered  by  Board  of  War.  Vol.  vii,  No.  19. 

1779. — May  jf.  Boston. — Enclosing  accounts  and  returns  for  the 
month  of  May.  Detailing  the  reasons  for  employing  certain 
artificers,  boatmen,  etc.  Mr.  Hewes'  just  claim  to  a  British 
schooner,  captured  when  the  enemy  evacuated  Boston.  Ac 
counts  of  Mr.  Pynchon.  High  price  of  teams ;  deprecia 
tion  of  money  accounts  for  it.  Vol.  v,  No.  102. 

1779. — October  4.  Boston. — Acknowledging  favor  of  September 
1 7th.  Glad  the  Minister  of  France  was  pleased  with  the  recep 
tion  he  met  with  in  Boston.  Trusts  his  reception  in  Philadel 
phia  was  equally  agreeable.  Hopes  Gen.  Greene  will  send 
him  by  Brown  a  supply  of  money.  Has  been  obliged  to  bor 
row,  or  the  public  stores  must  have  ceased.  Difficulty  of  pro 
curing  teams  and  sending  on  public  property.  Sending  his 
account  and  returns,  also  several  articles.  Vol.  iii,  No.  27. 

1779.  —  October  12.  Boston. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the 
29th  ult.  Surprised  at  complaints  made  against  him  by  the 
Commissary  Department.  Would  like  to  know  who  made  the 
complaint ;  thinks  there  has  been  as  much  expedition  shown  in 
his  department  as  in  any  on  the  Continent.  Teamsters  are  paid 
any  price  to  transport  private  property  from  Boston,  and  nat 
urally  they  prefer  it  to  carting  public  stores.  Brewer  has 
returned  without  money  and  therefore  will  not  be  able  to  send 
on  the  stores.  Salt  stopped  on  the  road  owing  to  not  having 
a  pass.  Vol.  iii,  No.  25. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      67 

CHASE,  THOMAS  ^continued')  : 

J779-  —  October  21.  Boston. — The  bearer,  Mr.  Brewer,  has  the 
charge  of  100  bbls.  of  powder.  No  more  stores  can  be  procured 
without  an  immediate  supply  of  money,  as  teamsters  insist 
upon  being  paid  as  soon  as  the  work  is  done.  Generally  by 
the  time  they  received  their  money,  it  had  depreciated  one- 
half.  Difficulty  of  procuring  the  teams  even  by  paying  the 
money  down.  Vol.  iii,  No.  24. 

1779. — December  i.  Boston. — Enclosing  accounts  and  returns  for 
November.  Never  was  more  distressed  for  money.  Can 
neither  send  on  stores  nor  procure  anything.  The  money  de 
preciating  so  fast  nobody  will  trust  the  Continent  one  day. 
Self-interest  the  only  principle  in  the  political  world. 

*  Vol.  viii,  No.  14. 

CLAIBORNE,  RICHARD: 

1779. — May  6. — Result  of  a  consultation  with  Col.  Cox  on  the 
subject  of  bateau-men.  Does  not  know  where  the  stores  are 
coming  from ;  will  be  deposited  at  Sunbury  as  fast  as  they 
arrive.  Vol.  vii,  No.  40. 

1779. — May  6.  Eastertown. — Account  of  stores  received  from 
Col.  Mitchell  and  their  indifferent  quality.  Col.  Morgan's 
stores  and  those  of  Col.  Patton  in  good  order.  Wants  the 
pack-saddles,  procured  by  Col.  Hooper.  Question  of  engaging 
boatmen  and  their  wages.  Size  and  convenience  of  certain 
boats.  Vol.  vii,  No.  39. 

1779. — May  17.  Estherton. — Acknowledging  letter  of  loth  inst. 
Saw  that  Col.  Patton  received  the  same  orders  as  Col.  Mor 
gan.  Has  consulted  Col.  Cox  on  all  measures  relating  to  the 
Quartermaster  Department.  Lack  of  steel  in  the  axes  received 
will  render  most  of  them  useless.  Doubts  Col.  Mitchell's  dili 
gence,  and  states  his  reasons  for  this  opinion.  Mentions  men 
appointed  by  Col.  Cox  to  engage  boatmen.  Favorable  out 
look  in  the  matter  of  boats  and  boatmen.  Enclosing  Mr. 
Redick's  return  of  provisions.  Vol.  v,  No.  19. 

1779. — May  18.  Estherton. — Acknowledging  letter  of  i4th  inst. 
Number  of  boats  employed  in  carrying  provisions  to  Wyo 
ming.  Employing  more  boats  and  recruiting  boatmen.  Sup 
plies  from  Philadelphia  coming  in  pretty  fast.  Sparing  no 
exertion  to  accomplish  everything  according  to  Gen.  Greene's 
wishes.  Vol.  v,  No.  17. 


68     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GKEENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

CLAIBORNE,  RICHARD  (continued}  : 

1779. — May  18.  Eastertown. — In  great  hopes  of  having  every 
thing  in  the  boat  way  completed  in  a  short  time.  Not  preju 
diced  against  Col.  Mitchell  as  a  private  gentleman,  but  really 
astonished  at  the  condition  of  the  stores  he  sends.  Describes 
the  rottenness  of  the  leather,  harness,  linen,  etc. 

Vol.  v,  No.  18. 

1779. — May  24.  Estherton. — Mr.  ]VJorrison's  company  of  boat 
men  complete  and  will  be  down  from  Wyoming  with  the  large 
boats.  Col.  Mitchell's  stores  coming  in  very  slowly.  Boat 
men  wish  same  rations  as  boat-builders,  also  a  blanket 
apiece,  they  being  exposed  to  the  weather  day  and  night. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  5. 

1779. — November  22.      West  Point. — Maryland    division  waiting 
for  their  clothing.     Mr.  Belding  wishes  to  know  if  his  assist 
ance  is  necessary  in  quartering  the  light  dragoons  at  Wall  ings- 
ford.  Vol.  ix,  No.  28. 
CLARK,  THOMAS  (Col.)  : 

1779. — February  27.  Paramus. — In  future  will  send  weekly  re 
turns.  Wants  tents  for  his  soldiers.  Vol.  ix,  No.  29. 

COLLINS,  STEPHEN  : 

1779. — February  10. — A  list  of  sundry  goods,  belonging  to  Mrs. 
Whitbread,  stopped  by  Capt.  Stokes,  commanding  officer  at 
B.  Town. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  15.     (Enclosed  in  letter,  Vol.  iv,  No.  14.) 

1779. — February  16.  Philadelphia.  -•-  Setting  forth  the  case  of 
Sarah  Whitbread  who,  having  obtained  a  pass  to  New  York, 
was  on  her  way  back  with  sundry  goods,  which  were  taken 
from  her  by  an  American  officer  who  gave  her  a  receipt  for 
them.  Most  of  the  articles  intended  as  presents  for  Mrs.  Col 
lins.  Asks  for  some  redress.  Vol.  iv,  No.  14. 

COOPER,  CONSTANT,  AND  OTHER  INHABITANTS  OF  MENDUM  : 
1780. — February  27. — Thanking  Gen.  Greene  for  his  care  in  secur 
ing  the  property  of  the  public.  Vol.  i,  No.  94. 

COTTON,  JOHN  : 

1779. — May  4.  Croton  River. — Desiring  to  know  the  duties  and 
privileges  attached  to  the  office  of  Brigade  Quartermaster,  in 
order  to  settle  one  or  two  disputed  points.  Vol.  vii,  No.  33. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      69 

COTTON,  JOHN  (continued )  : 

T779-  —  October  ii.  Middletown.  —  Acknowledging  his  favor  of 
26th  ult.  together  with  Gen.  Washington's  to  Moses  Bush, 
requesting  him  to  procure  a  number  of  scows.  Has  put  his 
carpenters  to  work  on  them  and  is  pushing  the  work  through. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  20. 
Cox,  JOHN  (Col.): 

1779.  —February  16.  Bloomsbury. — Will  inquire  into  the  prices  of 
pack-saddles,  and  if  they  can  be  had  at  ^3  will  order  500  of 
them.  Dispatched  an  express  to  Col.  Patterson  and  will  ac 
company  him  to  camp  on  his  arrival.  Mrs.  Cox  and  family 
send  compliments  to  Mrs.  Greene.  Vol.  iv,  No.  16. 

1779. — February  16.  Bloomsbury. — Just  honored  with  his  favor  of 
that  morning  and  sends  the  horse  by  bearer.  Congress  has 
received  some  very  interesting  intelligence,  which  is  affected 
to  be  kept  a  profound  secret.  Many  conjectures  as  to  its 
nature.  Has  had  a  considerable  effect  in  reducing  prices. 
Pennsylvania's  tax  bill  under  consideration.  Report  of  five  or 
six  of  the  enemy's  armed  vessels  being  carried  into  Chesapeake 
bay  by  two  Continental  frigates.  Intelligence  received  that 
the  schooner  Hunter  has  brought  in  a  prize. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  17. 

1779. — February  18.  Bloomsbury.  —  Expects  Col.  Patterson  by 
Saturday  or  Sunday  at  farthest,  when  he  will  be  able  to  accom 
pany  him.  Vol.  iv,  No.  18. 

1779. — May  8.  Mount  Holly. — Acknowledging  favor  of  6th  inst. 
Flatters  himself  that  the  articles  ordered  to  be  deposited  at 
Estherton  are  there,  and  those  for  Fort  Pitt  are  on  their  way 
•up.  Unable  to  say  when  wagons,  horses,  etc.,  requisite  to 
enable  His  Excellency  to  make  a  general  movement  of  the 
army,  can  be  in  readiness.  Expects  to  have  a  handsome  supply 
of  teams,  etc.,  at  camp  by  the  middle  of  May.  Every  possi 
ble  exertion  being  made  by  himself  and  all  his  deputies. 
Sudden  death  of  his  brother,  Mr.  William  Cox. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  49. 

1779. — May  10.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  6th  inst. 
Has  given  orders  to  every  deputy  in  his  department  to  forward 
wagons,  horses  or  stores  of  any  kind  to  camp.  Detailing  the 


70  CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

different  articles  needed  and  where  he  is  procuring  them.  Dif 
ficulty  in  obtaining  watermen  on  the  Susquehanna.  Col. 
Davis'  report  of  what  he  is  able  to  send.  Col.  Pettit  dis 
tressed  by  demands  on  him,  which  multiply  hourly. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  65. 

1779. — May  n.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  loth 
inst.  Will  write  to  agents  countermanding  orders,  but  fears  it 
will  not  be  in  time.  Every  possible  exertion  has  been  made 
to  expedite  the  Indian  expedition.  Number  of  tents,  etc., 
sent  by  Col.  Mitchell.  Will  forward  them  to  camp  unless 
otherwise  directed.  Vol.  vii,  No.  69. 

No  date. — May  n.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  loth 
inst.  With  enclosures.  Reasons  for  the  major's  objections  to 
the  pack-saddles.  Thinks  himself  that  they  are  superior  to 
those  made  by  Col.  Hooper.  Quality  of  the  axes  ordered. 
Stores  from  Philadelphia  as  good  as  those  procured  elsewhere. 
Best  write  for  pack-saddles.  Promises  every  exertion  in  rais 
ing  bateau-men.  Vol.  vii,  No.  70. 

*779- — May  18.  Bloomsbury. — Enclosing  invoice  of  stores  going 
and  gone.  Amount  of  supplies  furnished  by  Col.  Mitchell.  Col. 
Davis  writes  of  the  scarcity  of  forage.  Wages  of  boatmen 
engaged  by  Col.  Morgan.  Boats  cannot  proceed  up  the  river 
without  a  sufficient  guard  to  defend  them  and  there  is  not  a 
soldier  there  for  that  purpose.  Asks  advice  about  horses 
sent  to  Mr.  Furman  who  has  no  forage  for  them.  Road  to  be 
opened  across  the  great  swamp  to  Wyoming.  Fears  that  un 
less  spirited  measures  are  taken  the  populace  are  likely  to  think 
the  Staff  department  composed  of  rascals.  Maj.  Blodget 
weather-bound  at  Bloomsbury,  diverting  the  ladies  on  the 
spinet.  Vol.  v,  No.  21. 

1779. — May  19.  Bloomsbury.  —  Will  procure  and  send  forward 
stores  for  Col.  Hay.  Obliged  to  give  $6.00  a  day  for  bateau- 
men.  Hopes  to  be  with  him  in  a  day  or  two,  as  he  is  now 
quite  strong.  Vol.  v,  No.  31. 

1779. — May  21.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  20th 
inst.  Ordered  Mr.  Mitchell  to  forward  200  portmanteaus  to 
Easton  with  all  possible  dispatch.  Canteens  had  better  be 
ordered  from  Middlebrook.  Other  articles  sent. 

Vol.  v,  No.  48. 


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Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  (continued}  \ 

1779. — May 31.  Bloomsbury. — Has  hurried  on  the  wagons.  Will 
set  out  for  Philadelphia  early  the  next  morning,  from  which 
town  hopes  to  send  portmanteaus  and  tents  in  plenty. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  24. 

1779. — October  2.  Philadelphia. —  Acknowledging  letter  of  26th 
ult.  Has  prevailed  on  Major  Eyre  to  join  the  army  whenever 
Gen.  Greene  thinks  his  presence  necessary.  Number  and  des 
tination  of  the  flat-bottomed  boats  on  hand.  Wishes  to  know 
if  more  shall  be  built.  Desires  the  earliest  intelligence  of  the 
arrival  of  the  French  fleet,  that  he  may  join  Gen.  Greene  be 
fore  he  enters  the  city.  Great  rise  in  the  price  of  provisions, 
foreign  and  domestic.  Vol.  iii.  No.  27. 

1779. — October  6.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  27th 
ult.  List  of  boats  sent  up  to  Trenton.  More,  if  wanted,  can 
be  built  at  Easton.  Department  in  great  distress  for  want  of 
cash.  Gen.  Greene's  winter  boats  in  hand.  Gen.  Knox's  sad 
dle  will  be  sent  as  soon  as  it  can  be  made.  Vol.  iii,  No.  23. 

1779. —  October  10.  Philadelphia.  —  Informing  him  that  Major 
Eyre,  at  the  head  of  about  100  well-disposed  carpenters,  in 
tends  setting  out  for  headquarters  Tuesday  morning.  Puzzled 
to  know  how  to  raise  enough  cash  to  give  them  each  a  monthly 
advance.  Terrible  demand  for  cash.  Difficulty  in  procuring 
canvas  for  tents ;  enumerates  the  number  sent  on  and  promises 
more.  Stoves  being  made  as  fast  as  possible.  Fast  sailing 
boats,  ordered  by  His  Excellency,  waiting  for  the  dispatches 
to  Count  d'Estaing.  Vol.  iii,  No.  22a. 

1779. —  October  20..  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
1 3th  inst.  Disposition  he  has  made  of  the  flat-bottomed  boats. 
Best  route  for  the  boats  to  take  on  the  Susquehanna. 
Number  of  boats  nearly  sufficient.  Badly  off  for  tents  and 
forage  \  no  canvas  for  the  first  and  no  money  for  the  second. 
Constant  demands  for  cash  and  not  a  shilling  to  be  got  from 
the  Treasury.  Thinks  it  high  time  that  they  should  come  to 
a  full  and  complete  explanation  with  Congress.  Tremendous 
rise  in  the  price  of  boards,  forage,  etc.  Count  d'Estaing's 
success ;  no  particulars  as  yet.  Wagon  hire. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  22. 


72     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  {continued)  : 

1779. —  October  23.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2oth 
inst.,  and  promising  to  do  his  best  as  regards  tents.  Black  out 
look  as  regards  cash.  Arguments  of  no  effect  with  the  Treas 
ury.  Arrival  of  thirteen  boats;  will  direct  Col.  Berry  to 
detain  them  at  the  White  House  until  he  receives  orders  what 
to  do  with  them.  Lack  of  forage,  owing  to  Major  Gordon  not 
being  supplied  with  money.  Cannot  make  provision  for  the 
next  campaign  without  cash.  Vol.  iii,  No.  34. 

1779. — November  2.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  26th 
ult.  from  Gen.  Greene  (?).  Number  and  destination  of  boats. 
Reason  for  ship-carpenters'  high  wages ;  advises  their  dis 
missal.  Good  prospect  of  procuring  tents.  Has  ordered  to 
Morristown  every  article  needed  for  hutting  the  troops.  Col. 
Biddle  over  head  and  ears  in  debt.  Vol.  ix,  No.  31. 

1779. — November?.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  3oth 
ult.  Obliged  for  the  agreeable  intelligence  of  the  evacuation 
of  Newport.  Measures  taken  for  the  safety  of  boards  and  for 
age.  Prospect  for  tents  has  brightened.  Gen.  Sullivan's 
want  of  economy.  Present  difficulties  in  the  various  depart 
ments,  owing  to  lack  of  money.  Begs  Gen.  Greene  to  take 
a  peremptory  and  spirited  attitude  towards  Congress.  Dispo 
sition  of  boats.  Col.  Pettit  hastening  the  settlement  of 
accounts;  he  has  taken  a  house  in  Philadelphia;  says  his 
prospects  for  cash  were  never  worse.  Scattered  situation  of 
boats  built  in  Susquehanna.  No  prospect  of  getting  forage. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  32. 

1779. — November  i?.  Bloomsbury. — Sand  bags  in  readiness.  Con 
gratulates  him  on  the  arrival  of  Mrs.  Greene.  Unless  effectual 
measures  are  immediately  taken  to  open  the  eyes  of  the  Treas 
ury  and  induce  them  to  furnish  a  very  considerable  sum  to  the 
Quartermaster  department,  supplies  expected  from  his  quarter 
must  assuredly  cease.  Mr.  Pettit  only  received  a  small  fraction 
of  the  cash  needed.  Suggests  the  immediate  surrender  of  all 
appointments  and  offices,  to  arouse  those  at  the  helm  to  a  sense 
of  their  duty.  Desires  information  respecting  the  boats,  also 
the  troops'  winter  quarters.  Mr.  Pettit's  opinion,  and  his  also, 
that  money  will  soon  be  more  valuable  than  any  article  at  the 
present  prices.  Mr.  Pettit's  plan,  therefore,  to  turn  all  their 
concerns  in  shipping  into  cash.  Vol.  ix,  No.  33. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  73 

Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  (continued)  : 

J779- — November  23.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2oth 
inst.  Mr*  Furman's  report  on  the  number  of  boards  deposited 
at  various  towns.  All  efforts  to  get  a  supply  of  cash  from  the 
Treasury,  fruitless.  Money  depreciated  twenty-five  per  cent., 
since  their  repulse  at  Savannah.  Has  given  the  necessary 
directions  concerning  the  craft  in  the  Susquehanna. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  34. 
DAVIS,  JOHN  : 

1779. — May  jo.  Carlisle.  —  Informing  him  of  the  number  of 
horses  purchased  and  the  time  at  which  he  may  expect  them. 
Must  pay  drivers  same  wages  as  boatmen,  in  order  to  get  them. 
Account  of  stores  forwarded.  Vol.  v,  No.  100. 

DUPORTAIL,  Louis  (Maj.-Gen.) : 

J779- — May  27.  Camp. — Requesting  orders  for  wagons,  tents, 
blankets,  etc.  Vol.  v,  No.  78. 

ERSKINE,  JOHN  : 

1779. — February  ii.  Raritan. — Writes  on  behalf  of  Mr.  Weiss, 
who  complains  that  a  private  road  used  by  the  soldiers  leads 
past  the  two  houses  where  the  stores  are  deposited,  and  that 
two  sentries  are  not  sufficient  to  guard  them.  Wishes  that  road 
stopped,  as  the  public  road  is  equally  convenient  for  the 
soldiers.  Vol.  iv,  No.  19. 

1779. —  October  5.  Murderer's  Creek. — Has  just  received  his  let 
ter  concerning  the  clothing  and  letters  that  McDonald  Camp 
bell  brought  from  Mrs.  Greene.  Never  saw  either  clothes 
or  dispatches,  though  he  remembers  consenting  to  Campbell's 
request  that  his  despatches  might  go  by  some  of  the  expresses 
who  were  to  leave  the  next  morning  for  West  Point. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  33. 

ERSKINE,  ROBERT  : 

1779. — November  18.  New  Windsor. — In  consequence  of  a  note 
from  Col.  Morris,  has  dispatched  Mr.  Lodge,  one  of  the  sur 
veyors,  to  Morristown ;  will  endeavor  to  follow  himself  as 
soon  as  possible.  Vol.  ix,  No.  36. 

1779. — December  28.  Morristoiun. — Returns  for  clothing  of  Sur 
veying  department.  Vol.  xii,  No.  n. 


74     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

EYRE,  BENJAMIN  : 

1779. —  October  i. — Acknowledging  letter  of  3d  inst.  Has  been 
busy  ever  since  collecting  one  hundred  men,  a  company  of 
which  leave  for  Easton  before  night.  All  boats  sent  on  to 
Trenton.  Obliged  to  His  Excellency  and  to  him  for  their 
good  opinion.  Vol.  iii,  No.  35. 

1779. — -July  i.  Philadelphia. — Transmits  returns  of  boats,  men, 
and  the  money  spent  in  his  department.  Orders  from  Col. 
Cox  to  reenlist  about  fifteen  ship-carpenters.  Fears  they  will 
not  engage  without  a  raise  of  pay.  Condition  of  boats. 
Wagon-master  should  be  given  a  special  charge,  so  that  he  may 
not  tear  the  boats  to  pieces  when  the  road  turns  and  winds. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  22. 
FAESH,  JOHN  JACOB : 

1779. — -January  g.  Mount  Hope. — By  Col.  Abeel's  team  sends  him 
two  saddles  of  venison.  Vol.  viii,  No.  22. 

1779. — February  n.  Mount  Hope. — By  Col.  Abeel's  team  sends 
two  saddles  of  venison,  which  he  hopes  Gen.  Greene  will 
accept.  Intends  waiting  on  him  soon.  Vol.  iv,  No.  20. 

FERRIS,  OWEN  : 

1779. — May  ii.  South  Wales. — Has  sent  fifty  horses  by  order  of 
Col.  Mitchell,  and  will  send  fifty  more.  Vol.  vii,  No.  68. 

1779. — May  15.  North  Wales. — Sends  him  the  fifty  horses.  Wishes 
to  know  whether  he  shall  purchase  more.  Vol.  vii,  No.  98. 

FINNIE,  WILLIAM  : 

1779. — February  11.  Williamsburg.  —  Acknowledging  favor  of 
1 5th  ult.  Detailed  reasons  why  the  barracks,  near  Charlottes- 
ville,  are  impossible  as  a  station  for  the  Convention  troops. 
Defends  himself  against  certain  complaints  made  against  him 
by  Col.  Aylett.  His  presence  necessary  at  Williamsburg,  and 
all  his  exertions  needed  to  collect  forage.  Quotations  from  Col. 
Biddle's  letters  showing  scarcity  of  forage.  Capes  and  bays  in 
fested  by  the  enemy's  cruisers  and  privateers.  Armed  vessels 
ordered  down  to  give  protection  to  the  provision  vessels.  Ap 
pointment  of  Capt.  Rice  to  superintend  the  business  of  the 
station.  Promising  certain  returns.  Vol.  iv,  No.  21. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      75 

FLINT,  ROYAL: 

1779. — November  15.  New  Windsor. — Amount  of  bread  and  flour 
on  hand.  Would  have  waited  on  Gen.  Greene  at  the  Point, 
but  has  been  unwell  for  several  days.  Vol.  ix,  No.  37. 

1779. — November  15.  New  Windsor. — The  bearer,  Major  Boyd, 
has  1000  or  1200  bushels  of  wheat  which  he  wishes  to  ex 
change  for  German  steel.  Asks  him  to  consider  this  proposal 
and  inform  Major  Boyd  what  is  expedient  to  be  done  in  the 
affair.  Vol.  ix,  No.  38. 

FORSYTH,  JOHN  (for  ROB'T  PATTON)  : 

1779. — May  ij. — Will  send  all  the  wagons  and  horses  to  camp, 
agreeable  to  Col.  Cox's  order.  Morally  impossible  to  get 
forage ;  poor  condition  of  the  horses  already  bought.  Mr. 
Patton  in  Philadelphia  on  public  business.  Receipt  for  stores 
wanted.  Vol.  v,  No.  7. 

FORSYTH,  ROBERT  (Major)  : 

1779.— January  14.  Camp,  Middlebrook. — Enclosing  letters  from 
Col.  Hay.  Horses  all  gone  except  those  with  Maryland 
troops.  Gave  Major  Hall  Mr.  Duer's  draft  on  Abraham  P. 
Lott.  Dissatisfaction  among  Brigade  Quartermasters ;  their 
extra  pay  too  small,  and  their  work  doubled. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  38. 

1779. — January  27.  Camp,  Middlebrook. — Sorry  for  the  loss  of 
Mr.  Andrews.  Report  that  the  enemy  intend  taking  an  airing 
in  Jersey  once  more.  Ready  to  execute  any  order  of  his 
Lordship's.  Had  a  most  agreeable  hop  the  previous  evening ; 
mentions  those  present ;  nothing  lacking  but  the  presence  of 
Gen.  Greene  and  his  lady ;  kept  it  up  till  4  in  the  morning. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  25. 

1779. — February  3.  Camp,  Middlebrook. — Acknowledging  letter 
of  3ist  ult.  The  arrival  of  "  faithful  old  John,  with  his  bays 
in  very  good  order."  Sympathizes  with  Mrs.  Greene  over  the 
bad  roads.  Vol.  ix,  No.  39. 

1779. — May  19.  Williamsburg. — Enemy,  after  burning  Suffolk, 
retired  toward  Portsmouth,  destroying  everything  before 
them.  Helpless  situation  of  Virginia;  very  few  arms  and 
accoutrements.  Militia  ordered  to  various  cities  ;  all  hands  to 


76  CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

FORSYTH,  ROBERT  (Major)  (continued}  : 

be  full  of  fight.  Enemy  say  publicly  that  their  next  move  will 
be  on  Hampton ;  will  push  on  then  as  far  as  Baltimore,  de 
stroying  all  before  them.  Information  gathered  from  one  of 
11  our  "  men  who  escaped  from  a  British  schooner.  Pressed  on 
all  sides  for  his  services ;  thinks  he  will  join  Gen.  Nelson  for 
the  present ;  has  expectations  of  an  appointment  under  Col. 
Wadsworth.  Will  render  Col.  Firmin  all  assistance  possible. 

Vol.  v,  No.  33. 
FURMAN,  MOORE  : 

1779. — May?.  Trenton. — Sorry  to  have  missed  his  visit.  Want 
of  money  prevents  execution  of  orders.  Difficulty  of  procur 
ing  wagons.  Does  not  know  how  to  get  supply  of  forage  to 
North  river.  Resignation  of  Mr.  Caldwell  ;  unless  their 
salaries  are  raised,  more  will  follow  suit.  The  attitude  of  the 
New  Jersey  Assembly,  relative  to  further  laws  for  collecting 
forage.  Vol.  vii,  No.  41. 

1779. — May  8.  Trenton. — Sends  the  enclosed  by  Joseph  Davison, 
express  rider,  who  returns  to  Mr.  Furman's  house.  Expects 
on  the  morrow  tb  load  and  start  seventy  wagons,  to  carry 
military  stores  to  camp.  Vol.  vii,  No.  47. 

1779. — May  10.  Pittstown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  9th  inst. 
Number  of  horses  forwarded.  Mistakes  that  happen  in  for 
warding  commissary  stores.  Promising  salt  beef  and  bread. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  61. 

1779. — May  11.  Pittstown. — In  accordance  with  his  demand  has 
dispatched  by  bearer  the  eighteen  horses ;  is  sending  seven 
teen  more.  Vol.  vii,  No.  6ia. 

1779. — May  jo.  Pittstown. — Number  of  horses  he  is  sending  on  ; 
will  proceed  to  make  up  the  ten  brigades  ordered  to  be  raised 
in  this  State.  Vol.  v,  No.  99. 

1779. — October  i.  Pittstown. — Acknowledging  his  two  favors. 
Has  seen  about  boards,  and  has  sent  orders  to  erect  stables  at 
Burlington  to  receive  the  horses.  Will  look  after  the  boats. 
Quantity  of  long  forage  in  the  quarter  where  the  troops  will 
pitch  their  tents.  Thinks  it  probable  that  New  York  may  be 
in  American  hands  before  the  winter,  the  Count  being  on  the 
wing  for  their  assistance.  Vol.  iii,  No.  36. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      77 

FURMAN,  MOORE  (continued ) : 

1779-  —  October  g.  Pittstown. — Will  send  on  forty  horses,  if  it  is 
possible  to  get  them  shod  that  day.  Horses  recruiting  at 
Col.  Biddle's  farm  can  be  used  for  the  boat  carriages,  if 
wanted.  Vol.  iii,  No.  41. 

1779.  —  October  Q.  Pittstown. — Will  send  on  forty-three  horses 
instead  of  forty,  and  expects  they  will  be  joined  in  Somerset 
county  by  fifteen  or  twenty  more.  If  he  had  not  been  forbid 
to  purchase,  could  easily  have  made  up  the  number  called  for. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  42. 

1779.  —  October  z£.— Just  received  letter  from  Mr.  Gordon,  an 
nouncing  that  his  short  forage  is  out  and  that  private  pur 
chasers  are  out-bidding  him,  giving  half  as  much  again  for 
grain.  Same  intelligence  coming  from  almost  every  pur 
chaser  in  the  State.  Vol.  iii,  No.  40. 

1779.  —  October  19.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  iyth 
inst.,  and  promising  to  make  up  the  number  of  horses.  As 
for  the  men,  thinks  a  line  from  His  Excellency,  Gen. 
Washington,  to  the  Governor  for  one  militia  company  will 
prevent  delay.  In  his  opinion,  nothing  of  consequence  has 
yet  been  proved  against  Mr.  Lewis,  and  the  public  suffers 
merely  to  gratify  private  spleen.  Longs  to  hear  of  the  arrival 
of  the  French  fleet.  Advices  from  Georgia  put  fresh  spirits 
in  the  people.  Exorbitant  price  of  forage ;  the  more  money 
issued  the  more  it  depreciates.  Intends  applying  to  the 
Assembly  for  some  relief.  They  might  follow  a  law  lately 
passed  in  New  York  respecting  forage.  Salary  in  his  depart 
ment  so  low  that  he  has  great  difficulty  in  keeping  the  men  in 
the  service.  Vol.  iii,  No.  43. 

[PROBABLY  TO  GEN.  GREENE:] 

1779. — October  27.  Trenton. — Concerning  the  expedition  from 
Staten  Island ;  will  get  a  particular  account  of  the  damage 
done  as  soon  as  possible.  Assembly  has  met,  but  the  choos 
ing  a  Governor  and  other  ceremonies  will  occupy  the  whole 
week.  After  that,  will  speak  to  them  about  collecting  the 
grain  in  the  State;  unless  they  aid  him  can  do  nothing. 
Enemy's  object  probably  the  forage  ;  what  will  be  done  to 
save  it?  Vol.  viii,  No.  29. 


IO      CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

FURMAN,  MOORE  (continued}: 
*779- — October  Ji.      Pittstown. — Concerning     horses    for    Lord 

Stirling's  division.  Vol.  viii,  No.  28. 

*779- — November  14.  Pittstown. — Copies  of  orders  sent  at  differ 
ent  times,  respecting  boats  collected  by  James  Burnside. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  42. 

J779' — November  8.  Pittstown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  3d 
inst.  Precautions  being  taken  to  move  certain  articles  out  of 
the  enemy's  range.  Is  able  with  difficulty  to  persuade  his 
assistants  and  foragers  to  stay  with  him  until  the  end  of  the 
campaign,  on  account  of  the  low  wages.  Lack  of  money. 
Disposition  of  horses.  Vol.  ix,  No.  40. 

1779. — November  15.  Pittstown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
nth  inst.  from  Gen.  Greene  (?).  The  double  disappointment 
of  the  failure  in  Georgia  and  the  Count's  return  to  the  West 
Indies,  will  cause  the  army  to  move  soon.  Disposition  ot 
boats.  Too  many  horses  and  too  little  forage.  Concerning 
the  addition  of  a  county  to  his  district  when  Col.  Hooper  re 
signs.  Is  going  to  Trenton  and  Burlington  the  following 
day.  High  price  of  forage.  Vol.  ix,  No.  41. 

1779. — November  22.  Trenton. — Number  of  boards  at  Rariton 
and  others  being  hurried  on.  Has  sent  forward  horses  and 
flour.  The  Assembly  has  promised  him  their  assistance  in 
procuring  forage.  Vol.  ix,  No.  43. 

1779. — December  i.  Pittstown. — Will  write  immediately  to  en- 
'gage  ox-teams  and  horse-teams.  Desires  information  about 
where  the  huts  are  to  be  erected.  Will  make  every  exertion 
to  raise  forage.  Vol.  viii,  No.  27. 

1779. — December  2.  Pittstown. — Advised  by  his  favor  of  the  ist 
inst.  of  the  position  of  the  army,  and  will  do  all  in  his  power 
to  hurry  everything  to  Mr.  Kemple's  house.  Will  give  imme 
diate  notice  to  persons  in  forage  department  to  forward  every 
thing  to  that  spot.  Feels  for  the  army  in  such  cold  and  storm. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  26. 

1780. — February  24.  Trenton. — Has  received  a  summons  (a  copy 
of  which  is  given)  to  appear  before  the  Council.  Major  Gor 
don  quits  the  department  on  the  ist  of  March ;  also  his  best 
clerk.  What's  to  be  done?  River  now  impassable  ;  until  it 
opens,  intends  dismissing  teams.  Not  twenty  barrels  of  provi 
sions  to  send  on.  Vol.  iv,  No.  44. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      79 

GERARD,  CHEVALIER  (Minister  of  France)  : 

1778  (?). — January  2.  Philadelphia. — Praying  him  to  give  orders 
at  Fishkill  to  forward  some  linen  cloth  at  that  place  destined 
for  him.  Vol.  i,  No.  100. 

GIBSON,  GEORGE  : 

1778. — January  31. — Giving  details  of  the  route  by  which  the  Six 
Nations  may  pass  undiscovered  to  the  Cherokee,  Chickasaw, 
Creek  or  Choctaw  Nations.  Vol.  viii,  No.  32. 

GOOCH,  JOHN  : 

1779.  —  October  18.  Boston. — Narrating  his  difficulties  in  getting 
hay  or  grain.  Complains  bitterly  of  his  present  pay,  as  com 
pared  with  that  of  a  commissary  of  hides  or  deputy  commis 
sary  of  prisoners.  Sets  forth  his  expenses  and  the  inade 
quacy  of  his  pay.  Declares,  when  the  war  is  over,  he  must 
take  to  the  highway  with  a  pistol  for  a  maintenance.  Language 
inadequate  to  express  the  political  situation.  Scandalous  treat 
ment  of  his  friend,  Major  Mersereau.  "  His  little  ribb  "  sends 
her  most  respectful  compliments.  Vol.  iii,  No.  46. 

1778. — October  24.  Boston. — In  September,  1777,  was  Assistant 
Deputy  Quartermaster-General  at  Springfield  under  Col.  Chase. 
Recalled  to  Boston  in  November.  Settled  all  his  accounts 
with  Col.  Chase  except  that  the  Colonel  refused  to  pay  him 
four  hundred  and  odd  pounds,  which  he  had  advanced  to 
the  teamsters,  to  procure  teams  to  transport  certain  articles 
to  the  southward.  The  teamsters  have  never  been  paid,  and 
neither  has  he.  Asks  that  the  money  may  be  paid. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  33. 

1778.  —  October  25.  Boston. — A  long  letter,  setting  forth  the  evils 
resulting  in  the  department  from  lack  of  money  and  the  ill-will 
of  the  numerous  creditors  and  duns.  Cannot  purchase  in  time 
for  want  of  money.  Wishes  to  know  if  the  staff  officers  are 
entitled  to  draw  clothing  from  Continental  store. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  34. 

GORDON,  PETER  : 

1779. — May  ii.  Trenton. — Informing  him  of  the  purchase  of  a 
pair  of  horses.  Promises  to  send  about  twenty  horses  along 
with  the  pair.  Vol.  vii,  No.  71. 


80     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

GORDON,  PETER  (continued) : 

1779. — May  15.  Trenton. — Number  and  description  of  horses 
sent  forward.  Vol.  vii,  No.  102. 

J779- — May  27.  Trenton. — Sends  by  bearer  a  load  of  barley  for 
the  General's  horses.  Vol.  v,  No.  80. 

X779- — May  28.  Trenton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  27th  inst. 
Report  of  stores  sent  forward.  Twenty  horses  in  fine  condi 
tion  awaiting  orders  to  be  sent  on  to  camp. 

Vol.  v,  No.  85. 

1779. — October  20.  Trenton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  lyth  inst. 
What  he  has  done  in  the  way  of  stationing  expresses.  Con 
stant  applications  for  horses  by  officers,  escorts  or  express 
riders,  but  cannot  possibly  have  fresh  horses  always  ready. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  45. 

1779. — December  4.  Trenton. — Thinks  he  can  spare  eight  or  ten 
brigades  to  assist  in  collecting  boards,  etc.,  for  hutting. 
Warns  him  to  place  a  guard  over  them,  as  the  wagon-master 
will  try  to  give  him  the  slip.  No  commissary  stores  on  hand. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  36. 
GORHAM,  NATHANIEL: 

1779.— -January  21.  Boston. — Having  heard  of  Mr.  Andrews' 
unhappy  death,  takes  the  liberty  of  offering  his  services  in 
his  place.  Mentions  various  people  who  will  vouch  for  his 
suitability  for  the  position.  Vol.  viii,  No.  35. 

GREENE,  C. : 

1779. — May  7.  East  Greenwich. — Desiring  arrangement  of  the 
officers  in  his  regiment  established  by  the  War  Office.  Plea 
for  Capt.  Arnold.  Still  happy  in  Gen.  Gates  as  a  commander. 
Reasons  for  wanting  his  small  services  transferred  to  another 
State.  Vol.  vii,  No.  42. 

HAMILTON,  ALEXANDER  (Col.): 

1778.  — November  8.  Headquarters. — His  Excellency  requests  that 
two  sets  of  tools  be  provided  and  sent  to  Gen.  McDougall  to 
blow  up  the  rocks,  which  greatly  impede  his  carting. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  52. 

1779-— -January  4.  Headquarters. — At  the  General's  request,  de 
sires  his  opinion  of  the  number  of  expresses  necessary  to  be 
kept  in  constant  pay.  Vol,  viii,  No.  40. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     81 

HAMILTON,  ALEXANDER  (Col.)  (continued): 

1779. — February  23.  Headquarters. — Desires  to  know  by  bearer 
how  far  the  preparations  for  vessels  have  gone  and  the  amount 
of  materials  provided ;  the  General's  idea  being  to  stop  as 
short  as  possible,  without  leaving  what  is  on  hand  incomplete. 

Vol.  i,  No.  4. 

1779. — May  20.  Headquarters. — Concerning  Mr.  Duryee's  appli 
cation  to  have  his  farm  released,  which  was  taken  up  for  the 
use  of  the  hospital.  The  General  does  not  wish  to  discrim 
inate,  without  sufficient  reason,  so  refers  the  matter  to  Gen. 
Greene,  in  order  that  he  may  relieve  Mr.  Duryee,  if  it  can  be 
done  without  inconvenience  to  others  or  injury  to  the  service. 

Vol.  v,  No.  40. 

1779. — May  22.  Headquarters. — By  a  letter -received  from  Gen. 
Sullivan  it  appears  that  Poor's  Brigade  have  left  their  tents 
behind.  Asks  that  they  may  be  supplied  with  them  and  other 
necessaries.  Gen.  Sullivan  in  "his  usual  pother,  but  dispatch 
is  certainly  very  desirable."  Vol.  v,  No.  59. 

1 779. — August  i/.  Headquarters. — Desiring  that  he  furnish  a  good 
horse,  saddle  and  bridle  to  Lieut.  Whitehead,  who  carries  im 
portant  dispatches  to  Philadelphia  for  the  General. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  51. 

1779. — October  j.  Headquarters. — It  is  determined  that  Gen. 
Duportail  and  himself  shall  go  to  Count  d'Estaing.  Four 
horses  will  be  necessary ;  therefore  asks  for  an  order  on  the 
person  at  New  Windsor  who  provides  horses  for  Gen.  Greene. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  88. 

1780. — January  21. — Ordered  by  the  General  to  ask  if  horses  to 
carry  the  surgeons'  chirurgical  apparatus  can  be  obtained  from 
him  [Greene]  or  from  the  brigades.  Vol.  i,  No.  5. 

1780. — February  23.  Headquarters. — Orders  from  the  General  to 
send  some  pontoons  (?)  from  Fishkill  for  the  use  of  the  officers. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  41. 
HALL,  BENEDICT  EDWARD  : 

i*n<) -—January  i.  Shandy  Hall. — Acknowledging  Gen.  Greene's 
(?)  kindness  in  taking  him  into  his  suite.  The  kind  of  life  he 
has  led  and  is  leading.  Asks  to  be  remembered  to  various 
people.  Will  attend  him  some  time  in  April.  Wants  furlough 
for  that  time.  Vol.  viii,  No.  39. 

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82      CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HAND,  EDWARD  (Gen.)  : 

1779. — Decembers.  Mendham. — The  number  of  huts  laid  down 
in  the  general  plan,  viz.,  24,  to  cover  twelve  men,  not  being 
sufficient,  desires  instructions  immediately  as  to  what  altera 
tions  shall  be  made.  Vol.  i,  No.  6. 

HARLINGEN,  ERNESTUS  VON  (Justice  of  the  Peace)  : 
1779. — May  18.     Somerset. — Declines   to  allow  the  barns  in  the 
neighborhood  to  be  used  for  the  sick.    Considers  himself  under 
no  legal  or  moral  obligation  to  promote  a  measure  so  exces 
sively  disagreeable  to  the  people  of  the  neighborhood. 

Vol.  v,  No.  41. 

HARMAR,  JOSEPH  (Lieut. -Col.)  : 

1780. — February  n.  Headquarters. — Asking  for  an  order  for  a 
saddle,  as  the  duties  of  the  inspectorship  require  a  great  deal 
of  riding.  Vol.  i,  No.  7. 

HARRISON,  ROBERT  H.  : 

1779. —  October  5. — Desiring  to  know  whether  the  horses  are  ready 
for  the  officers  going  to  Egg  Harbor.    If  not,  wishes  them  sent 
to  New  Windsor.     Desires  the  express  with  the  duplicate  des 
patches  to  be  sent  to  Gen.  Sullivan.  Vol.  iii,  No.  89. 
HART,  WILLIAM  D.  : 

1780. — January  ij.  Paramus. — Has  sent  out  a  party  to  secure  a 
boat  of  his  [Greene's],  which  drifted  down.  Difficulty  of  pro 
curing  anything  on  certificates,  as  the  people  are  disgusted,  no 
cash  having  been  supplied  to  pay  them  since  '77. 

Vol.  i,  No.  10. 
HAY,  UDNY  (Col.): 

1779. — January  5.  Fishkill. — So  many  complaints  made  to  him 
and  of  him  that  he  has  requested  the  General  for  a  court  of 
inquiry.  Desires  hides  sent  on.  Debt  of  the  department  to 
the  artificers  ought  to  be  paid  in  money  or  clothes.  Concern 
ing  his  accounts.  Will  go  to  Congress  on  his  own  affairs  as 
soon  as  Major  Hale  returns.  Major  Hale  will  handle  the  sub 
ject  of  cash  with  suitable  eloquence.  Vol.  viii,  No.  50. 

1 77 g,  —January  p.  Fishkill. — Asks  that  he  will  intercede  with 
His  Excellency  to  obtain  clothing  for  the  artificers,  who  de 
serve  some  encouragement  for  remaining  at  their  post. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  44. 


CALENDAK   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  83 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued)  : 

1 779. — January  p.  Fishkill. — Smiths  and  wheelwrights  determined 
to  leave  unless  their  wages  are  raised.  By  the  offer  of  such 
extravagant  wages,  Mr.  Simmons  has  a  second  time  depreciated 
the  money.  He  [Col.  Hay]  is  even  suspected  of  pocketing 
that  part  of  the  wages  which,  by  leaving  the  post,  the  artifi 
cers  can  easily  get  elsewhere.  Suggests  procuring  artificers 
from  the  regiment.  Matter  of  cordage.  Need  of  a  proper 
public  tanner.  Pay  for  teams.  Concerning  the  completion 
of  the  works  at  West  Point  during  the  coming  summer.  Hopes 
Gen.  Greene  is  homeward  bound,  loaded  with  money.  En 
closing  two  addresses,  concerning  the  wages  of  workmen. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  42. 

1779. — January  21.  Fishkill. — Gentry  of  the  staff  have  a  consid 
erable  share  in  the  alarming  depreciation  of  the  money.  High 
price  of  teams.  Waited  on  Governor  Clinton  with  a  letter  to 
lay  before  the  Assembly  containing  a  plan  for  the  quicker 
raising  of  carriages  for  public  service.  Concerning  the  wages 
of  artificers  and  their  discontent.  Delay  in  his  accounts. 
Matter  of  returns.  Vol.  viii,  No.  43. 

1779. — February  i.  Fishkill. — Acknowledging  favor  of  26th  inst. 
No  probability  of  obtaining  clothing  for  the  artificers.  Work 
men 's  complaints  concerning  their  wages.  Many  evils  which 
have  arisen  from  Col.  Lewis'  conduct.  Sends  return  for  De 
cember.  Plan  of  putting  tanyard  near  the  banks  of  North 
river.  Vol.  ix,  No.  45. 

1779. — February  10.  Fishkill. — Large  supply  of  cash  lately  fur 
nished,  inadequate  to  pay  all  the  demands  on  the  department ; 
therefore  entreats  for  another  supply;  thinks  $100,000  will 
cover  all  debts.  Desires  his  opinion  on  how  fatigue  men 
should  be  raised  for  the  ensuing  campaign  ;  also  the  wages  of 
certain  workmen.  Dispute  with  the  justices  as  to  the  means  of 
procuring  teams.  Legislature  has  brought  in  a  bill  nearly 
adopting  his  own  plan  for  furnishing  teams  for  the  public  ser 
vice.  The  advantage  of  a  uniform  price  in  certain  articles. 
Inconvenience  of  having  no  Justice  of  the  Peace  nearer  than  ten 
miles.  Money  needed  to  pay  for  wintering  the  horses. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  63. 


84     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued) : 

1779. — February  ij.  Fishkill. — The  bearer  of  this,  Mr.  Stewart, 
will  wait  on  Gen.  Greene  for  positive  instructions  respecting 
the  wages  of  the  artificers  engaged  by  the  day.  Must  not 
lose  either  the  wheelwrights  or  the  smiths.  Has  passed  his 
word  that  the  matter  shall  be  fully  settled  by  the  end  of  the 
month.  Vol.  iv,  No.  61. 

1779. — February  18.  Fishkill. — In  answer  to  his  letter  by  Capt. 
Pendleton,  has  not  heard  a  single  complaint  since  the  men 
joined  Capt.  Sizer's  regiment.  Were  he  convinced  it  would 
be  of  any  service  to  the  public,  would  willingly  remove  them. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  55. 

1779. — February  ip.  Fishkill. — Asking  for  a  full  supply  of  blank 
ets.  Difficulty  in  procuring  teams.  Oldest  man  in  the  county 
never  remembers  to  have  seen  a  winter  so  bad  for  the  business 
of  transportation.  Vol.  iv,  No.  53. 

1779. — February  23.  Fishkill. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the 
1 7th  inst.  Difficult  to  separate  provisons  sent  to  French  fleet 
from  provisions  sent  to  American  army.  Received  the 
$30,000,  but  would  like  the  other  $70,000  to  fully  settle  his 
accounts.  Little  dispute  with  some  of  the  Justices  tolerably 
well  settled.  Enclosing  his  first  letter  to  the  Governor,  pro 
posing  a  new  mode  of  raising  teams.  Will  be  glad  of  any 
amendments.  Vol.  iv,  No.  58. 

1779. — February  24.  Fishkill. — Concerning  the  method  of  pay 
ing  Capt.  Lamb's  company  of  wheelwrights. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  46. 

J779- — -May  n.  Fishkill. — Wagoners  to  be  exempted  from  mili 
tary  duty  during  their  term  of  service.  Praises  the  Governor 
for  the  pains  he  has  taken  to  serve  the  department.  Difficulty 
of  impressing  teams.  Wages  of  fatigue  men.  Question  of 
forwarding  the  seven  traveling  forges.  Scarcity  of  horses ;  the 
cheapest  cost  $1000  apiece.  Waiting  patiently  for  supply  of 
cash.  Col.  Robert  Livingston's  iron  works  ;  needs  4000 
cord  of  wood.  Difficult  to  procure  pasture.  Sends  copies  of 
returns.  Payment  of  certificates  for  transporting  baggage  of 
the  Convention  troops.  Asks  for  late  resolve  of  Congress  re 
specting  treatment  of  staff  officers  charged  with  any  crime. 
Wages  of  artificers.  Has  written  Col.  Smith  to  hasten  the 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  85 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

stores  from  Springfield.  In  want  of  canvas  for  tents.  Gives 
reasons  for  differing  with  Gen.  Greene  about  a  court  of 
inquiry.  Vol.  vii,  No.  72. 

1 779. — May  12.  FishkilL — Has  just  been  informed  of  some  cloth 
ing,  which  will  be  moth-eaten  should  it  lie  by  all  summer. 
Asks  that  a  proper  proportion  may  be  used  for  the  artificers  at 
the  post.  Vol.  vii,  No.  82. 

1779. — May  12.  FishkilL — Praise  for  his  assistants.  Gen. 
Greene's  recommendation  to  Congress  to  advance  assistant 
quartermaster's  pay  to  $140  per  month  at  first  sight  appears 
generous ;  on  second  thought,  considers  it  inadequate  to 
their  services,  considering  their  expenses.  Must  raise  artifi 
cers'  wages  or  lose  them.  Officers  of  artificers  beg  dismission 
from  the  service,  producing  certificates  to  show  that  their 
families  are  starving  for  bread, — no  wonder!  with  wheat  at 
$25  per  bushel !  Vol.  vii,  No.  81. 

1779. — May  22.  FishkilL — Requesting  a  large  supply  of  cash. 
Wages  of  artificers.  His  fears  of  a  want  of  provisions  for  the 
army  in  that  vicinity.  The  numerous  calls  upon  the  State  of 
New  York  as  compared  with  Connecticut.  His  differences 
with  Capt.  Starr  on  the  subject.  Has  a  severe  touch  of  fever ; 
if  it  continues,  will  be  obliged  to  go  to  the  seaside  for 
a  fortnight.  Miscarriage  of  His  Excellency's  dispatches  to 
Gen.  Clinton.  Vol.  v,  No.  54. 

1779. — May  26.  FishkilL — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  24th  inst. 
Will  supply  the  Governor's  wants  as  soon  he  knows  them. 
Concerning  the  purchase  of  horses.  Called  up  the  night  be 
fore  by  an  express  from  Gen.  McDougall,  announcing  a  prob 
able  attack  by  the  enemy  on  his  (Col.  Hay's)  quarters.  His 
embarrassing  situation  without  a  penny  to  pay  for  anything. 
Will  try  to  borrow  from  the  Treasurer.  Vol.  v,  No.  70. 

1779. — October  i.  FishkilL — Acknowledging  favor  of  3oth  ult., 
and  will  do  his  best  to  forward  the  boats.  Must  have  fatigue 
men.  Large  quantity  of  forage  at  Claverack  and  other  land 
ings  needs  to  be  brought  down.  The  bearer  of  this  has  four 
teen  horses  to  deliver,  in  tolerably  good  order. 

Vol.  Hi,  No.  90. 


86     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued^): 

1779. —  October  2.  Fishkill. — Wishes  copy  of  a  certain  resolve  of 
Congress.  The  pay  given  the  carpenters  from  Philadelphia, 
necessary  as  it  was,  has  set  all  the  rest  of  the  department  in  a 
ferment.  Comparisons  being  made  all  the  time  between  New 
York  and  other  States.  Demands  for  higher  wages.  All  this 
makes  a  very  disagreeable  situation.  Difficult  to  get  carpen 
ters  to  repair  bateaux.  Vol.  iii,  No.  91. 

1779. — October 5.  Fishkill. — Advises  sending  parties  of  twenty 
men  each  to  Albany  to  collect  all  bateaux,  etc.,  on  either 
side  of  the  river  and  bring  them  down  to  Fishkill  Landing. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  92. 

1779.  —  October  7.  Fishkill. — Carpenters  ready  to  work  on  the 
boats,  but  as  yet  no  boards  have  arrived  from  Albany.  Asks 
that  a  number  of  boards  and  planks  be  sent  up  from  the  fort 
and  with  them  a  small  fatigue  party  to  expedite  the  work. 
Uneasy  about  tar ;  expects  to  seize  some,  though  it  be 
private  property.  Fourteen  horses  will  set  off  for  New  Wind 
sor.  Vol.  iii,  No.  50. 

1779. — October  8.  Fishkill. — Concerning  a  supply  of  tools  for  the 
carpenters.  Totally  destitute  of  handsaw  files  ;  advising  him 
how  to  procure  some  more,  and  of  the  quickest  way  to  send 
them.  Vol.  iii,  No.  51. 

1779. — October  9.  Fishkill. — Enclosing  extract  from  a  letter  of 
Col.  Lewis.  Thinks  the  building  of  the  bateaux  should 
claim  precedence  of  the  cooper's  shop.  Plenty  of  boards  at 
Saratoga.  Will  forward  any  letter  to  Col.  Lewis  that  Gen. 
Greene  may  think  proper  to  write.  Vol.  iii,  No.  52^. 

1779. —  October  10.  Fishkill. — Acknowledging  favors  of  7th  and 
9th  insts.  Disposition  made  of  the  120  privates  sent.  Steps 
taken  to  purchase  the  needed  boards.  Duck  enough  to  com 
plete  170  tents,  and  will  then  patch  up  all  the  condemned 
ones.  Thinks  the  vessels  are  sometimes  unnecessarily  de 
tained  at  the  fort ;  asks  Gen.  Greene  to  mention  this  to  the 
engineer  and  Mr.  Buchanan.  Plans  for  getting  sufficient  hay. 
Question  of  the  wages  of  bateaux  men.  Asks  that  the  en 
closed  be  delivered  to  Col.  Russell.  Has  sent  to  Col.  Pettit 
for  cash.  Would  it  be  possible  to  obtain  $50,000? 

Vol.  iii,  No.  67. 


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HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued}: 

1779. — October  14.  Fishkill. — Sends  camp-stools  by  bearer.  Will 
need  large  quantity  of  clothing.  Wagoners  destitute  of 
blankets.  Wants  an  answer  from  Gen.  Greene  to  paragraph 
in  Col.  Lewis'  letter  relating  to  the  raising  of  bateaux. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  53. 

1779.  —  October  15.  Fishkill. — Distemper  raging  among  the  horses 
has  proved  extremely  mortal ;  the  farrier,  after  a  tolerably 
decent  flogging,  has  run  away  \  wishes  a  good  one  might  be 
procured,  who  could  save  many  of  their  lives.  Camp-stools, 
which  were  forgotten,  have  been  sent.  Vol.  iii,  No.  68. 

1779.  —  October  15. — Sends  by  bearer  a  chest  with  a  lock  of  his 
own  construction,  which  cannot  easily  be  picked.  Hopes  it 
will  please  the  General.  Vol.  iii,  No.  69. 

1779. — October  16.  Fishkill. — Begging  him  to  procure  for  them 
files  and  nails  wherever  they  can  be  obtained.  Encloses  the 
determination  of  the  judges  respecting  the  price  of  teaming 
and  forage.  Mistake  of  officer  about  collecting  the  bateaux. 
Reminds  him  to  send  the  farrier.  Vol.  iii,  No.  70. 

1779. — October  19.  Fishkill. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the 
1 7th  and  Major  Burnet's  of  the  i8th  insts.  Good  prospects  of 
obtaining  nails.  Has  directed  two  of  the  largest  sloops  to  be 
sent  to  Albany  for  boards.  Boat-builders  destitute  of  cloth 
ing  ;  would  wish  them  either  supplied  with  clothes  or  returned 
to  their  regiment,  the  service  they  do  being  trifling. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  71. 

1779.  —  October  21.  Fishkill. — Received  from  Col.  Pettit  $171,000, 
which,  if  the  remainder  of  the  campaign  prove  active,  will  last 
but  a  short  time.  Scarcity  of  tents ;  suggests  the  building  of 
temporary  huts.  Question  of  supplying  the  riding  horses  of 
the  officers  of  militia  with  hay  and  grain,  and  also  the  wagon 
horses  needed  by  the  different  regiments.  Asks  that  Thos. 
Allen,  of  the  Maryland  Regiment,  a  carpenter  with  a  talent 
for  driving  on  business,  may  be  allowed  to  pick  out  his  own 
company  of  boat-builders,  if  Gen.  Greene  thinks  of  making  an 
addition  to  the  present  number.  Vol.  iii,  No.  72. 

1779. —  October  21.  Fishkill. — Regrets  to  trouble  him  in  the  midst 
of  public  business ;  necessary,  however,  to  set  before  him  the 
grievances  of  his  assistants.  Compares  their  salary  before  the 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued) : 

depreciation  of  money  with  the  amount  they  now  receive.  A 
whole  year's  pay  inadequate  to  buy  them  a  suit  of  clothes. 
Hard  case  of  Mr.  Whiting.  Demonstrates  the  fact  that  poor 
pay  produces  poor  service.  Earnestly  requests  him  to  make 
application  to  Congress  or  the  department  must  be  broken  up. 
Encloses  letters  to  prove  that  it  was  his  wish  to  postpone  this 
matter  till  the  campaign  closed.  Suggests  that  the  pay  should 
be  changed  according  to  the  fluctuations  in  the  state  of  the 
money.  Discontent  of  the  assistant  quartermasters  not  sur 
prising,  when  they  know  that  a  common  laborer  receives  four 
times  their  pay.  Vol.  iii,  No.  53. 

1779. — October  22.  FisJikill. — Boat-builders  at  Wappen's  creek 
will  not  continue  unless  they  receive  $45.00  a  day.  Asks  what 
he  must  do.  Vol.  viii,  No.  45. 

1779. — October  23.  Fishkill. — Acknowledging  three  favors  of 
22d  inst.  Tents  for  militia;  where  they  shall  camp.  Will 
write  the  Governor  for  forage.  Arrival  of  vessel  at  fort  with 
military  stores  and  boards.  Maj.  Ayres'  men  boasting  of 
higher  wages,  and  thereby  creating  discontent.  Concerning 
the  necessity  of  getting  a  supply  of  provisions  to  the  garrison 
at  West  Point.  Vol.  viii,  No.  55. 

1779. — October  25.  Fishkill. — Carpenters  at  Wappen  creek  have 
quitted  work,  and  refused  to  begin  again  until  a  promise  was 
made  them  that  the  bearer  would  see  Gen.  Greene  and  ask 
that  they  receive  the  same  wages  as  Maj.  Ayres'  men.  Col. 
Hay  thinks  this  request  founded  on  strict  justice.  Discretion 
of  bearer.  Vol.  viii,  No.  56. 

1779. — October  29.  Fishkill. — The  bearer,  Mr.  Stewart,  is  on  his 
way  to  King's  Ferry  to  take  charge  as  quartermaster,  and  waits 
for  instructions.  Col.  Hubbard  cannot  get  a  yard  of  duck  in 
his  State.  Advises  a  halt  in  the  building  of  bateaux — no 
boards  will  be  left  for  many  necessary  objects.  Gives  return 
of  bateaux  at  Wappen's  creek.  Caulker  needed.  Wages  of 
artificers.  Smiths  demanding  equal  wages  with  those  in 
Philadelphia,  "that  sink  of  pollution."  Without  money 
transportation  must  stop.  Wheelwrights  demand  a  raise  in 
their  wages.  Vol.  viii,  No.  52. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     89 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  {continued}  : 

I779-—  October  30.  Fishkill. — Desiring  information  about  the 
cutting  of  the  wood.  Impossible  to  detain  vessels  without 
putting  a  stop  to  the  forage  business.  Will  not  bateaux 
answer  for  transporting  the  troops  destined  for  Albany  ?  Asks 
him  to  order  back  the  King's  Ferry  men  from  the  fort,  as  they 
are  needed  at  the  landing.  Vol.  viii,  No.  54. 

1779. — November  j.  Fishkill. — Neither  hay  nor  grain  at  West 
Point,  owing  to  lack  of  craft  to  bring  it  down  the  river ;  sug 
gests  laying  platforms  on  boats  and  bringing  it  down  on  them. 
Vessels  in  want  of  rigging,  sails  and  anchors. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  49. 

1779. — November  5.  Fishkill. — Concerning  the  wages  of  arti 
ficers.  Encloses  letters  on  the  subject.  Wages  of  express 
riders.  Vol.  ix,  No.  50. 

1779. — November  6.  Fishkill. — Destination  of  Capts.  Mills', 
Willcox's  and  Pendleton's  companies.  Improvements  in  the 
store  and  hospital,  and  a  new  guard-house  to  be  built.  Neces 
sity  for  Maj.  Ayres'  people  discontinuing  the  boat-building. 
Condition  of  certain  roads.  Number  of  water-craft  must  be 
increased.  Vol.  ix,  No.  53. 

1779. — November  9.  Fishkill. — Acknowledging  favors  of  7th  and 
8th  insts.  In  reply  to  his  remonstrations,  the  artificers  have 
gone  to  work.  Has  applied  to  the  Governor.  Forage  on  the 
confines  of  the  river  cannot  be  brought  down,  owing  to  lack 
of  vessels.  Has  stopped  work  on  hospital,  in  accordance 
with  Gen.  Greene's  orders.  Has  desired  Mr.  Stewart  to 
return  to  Fishkill.  Not  responsible  for  want  of  flour.  Owes 
many  accounts ;  his  credit  sinking  in  proportion  to  the  depre 
ciation  of  money.  No  blankets  and  shoes. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  54. 

1779. — November  n.  Fishkill. — If  he  has  not  a  speedy  supply  of 
cash,  the  business  of  his  department  must  cease.  Hardly  any 
thing  prepared  for  the  reception  of  the  troops  into  winter 
quarters.  High  price  of  necessary  articles.  His  principal 
assistant  has  left  in  disgust,  and  his  next  oldest  declares  that 
he  won't  receive  another  shilling  unless  Congress  thinks 
proper  to  make  his  pay  in  some  degree  adequate  to  his  ser 
vices.  Vol.  ix,  No.  57. 


90     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

X779- — November  14.  FishkilL — Twelve  barrels  of  tents  arrived 
from  Messrs  Otis  and  Henley;  has  ordered  them  stored  at 
the  landing  until  further  orders.  Vol.  ix,  No.  58. 

J779- — November  14.  FishkilL — Acknowledging  favor  of  i2th 
inst.  Does  not  know  of  any  preparations  made  for  depositing 
shoes  at  King's  Ferry.  Has  desired  the  quartermaster  there 
to  build  some  log  huts  for  the  ferrymen  to  live  in. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  59. 

1779. — November  15.  FishkilL — Enclosing  copy  of  letter  from 
Col.  Van  der  Berg,  respecting  the  pay  his  son  is  to  receive  as 
one  of  the  expresses.  Asks  for  information  on  that  head. 
Must  have  a  supply  of  boards.  Vol.  xii,  No.  7. 

X779- — November  24.  FishkilL — Has  just  been  informed  that  the 
wife  of  his  old  colonel  (Col.  Hayen)  is  on  the  road  to  the 
Jerseys.  Requests  Gen.  Greene  to  ask  any  of  the  gentlemen 
with  him  to  procure  quarters  for  her  in  the  vicinity  of  the 
place  where  the  colonel's  regiment  will  be  stationed. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  56. 

X779* — December  g.  FishkilL' — New  and  almost  insurmountable 
difficulties.  Cannot  obtain  forage  owing  to  lack  of  money. 
Nothing  can  save  his  department  from  ruin,  and  the  army  from 
disbanding  but  the  adoption  of  a  new  mode  for  obtaining 
forage  ;  explains  this  in  detail.  The  impending  storm  could 
have  been  averted  by  an  opportune  supply  of  cash. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  46. 

1779. — December  g.  FishkilL — Grievances  of  the  assistant  quar 
termasters;  thinks  Congress  in  all  fairness  ought  to  take 
them  up.  Wagoners'  certificates.  The  advantage  of  building 
two  vessels.  Complaints  of  artificers  well  founded,  but  out  of 
his  power  to  remedy.  Number  of  shoes  purchased.  Clothing 
wanted.  Suggests  Col.  Lewis  laying  in  a  stock  of  forage. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  48. 

1 779.  — December  g.  FishkilL — Enclosing  a  memorandum  of  stores 
wanted  at  once.  Would  like  a  supply  of  saddlers'  tools. 
Wishes  to  be  put  in  a  direct  channel  for  drawing  his  supplies 

Vol.  viii,  No.  47. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     91 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued) : 

1779. — December  25.  Fishkill. — Enclosing  returns  of  officers  and 
men  employed  in  his  department,  and  explains  one  or  two 
omissions.  Vol.  viii,  No.  49. 

1780.— January  6.  FishkilL — Telling  him  to  charge  $100  to  the 
account  of  Jonathan  Ruckman,  express  rider. 

Vol.  i,  No.  17. 

1780. — February  6.  Fishkill. — Congratulating  him  on  the  latest 
addition  to  his  family.  Recalling  the  bearer,  Hawkes  Hay,  to 
his  memory,  his  many  virtues  and  his  need  of  employment. 

Vol.  i,  No.  13. 

1780. — February  9.  FishkilL — Acknowledging  letter  of  2nd  inst. 
His  fears  for  the  army.  Question  of  appeal  by  Congress  to  the 
States  for  supplies.  Would  rather  be  the  agent  for  his  own 
State  (if  it  comes  into  the  measure)  than  risk  the  embarrass 
ments  arising  from  a  State  quartermaster.  Constitution  failing 
him  under  the  fatigues  and  annoyances  of  his  position.  Busy 
with  cash  accounts.  Most  of  their  debts  to  artificers,  masters 
of  vessels  and  wagoners,  who  depend  only  on  this  money  for 
the  support  of  themselves  and  family.  In  case  Congress  sends 
a  supply  of  wheat,  has  chosen  a  safe  place  for  storing  it.  Lack 
of  wagoners.  Question  of  a  debt  to  a  ropemaker.  Desires 
printed  certificates  to  give  those  who  bring  in  accounts  and 
cannot  be  paid.  Vol.  i,  No.  12. 

1780. — February  n.  Fishkill. — Laying  before  him  an  account  of 
damages  sustained  by  a  certain  claimant ;  already  laid  before 
Congress  but  evidently  overlooked.  Waiting  for  money  from 
the  Treasury  to  discharge  his  expresses.  Want  of  flour.  Will 
pay  Congress  a  visit  soon  if  they  do  not  assist  him.  Hears 
that  600  barrels  of  flour  are  coming  to  West  Point  from  the 
southward  ;  hopes  it  is  true.  Vol.  i,  No.  18. 

HAZEN,  MOSES  (Gen.)  : 

1780. — January  2.  Camp  near  Morristoiun. — Begging  him,  for 
private  reasons,  to  facilitate  the  departure  of  the  Reverend 
Pierre  Bartheaum  for  Philadelphia.  Vol.  i,  No.  16. 

HEER,  BARTHOLOMEW  VON  (Capt.): 

Jauuary  24.  Millstone. — Asking  for  a  blacksmith's  cart, 
to  enable  him  to  get  the  horses  in  his  troop  shod,  as  they  need 
it  badly.  Vol.  viii,  No.  99. 


92     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HENRY,  JAMES  M. : 

I779- — May  24.     Headquarters Desired   by  His  Excellency  to 

supply  Col.  Shreve  with  wagons  to  move  his  tents. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  8. 
HODGSON,  SAMUEL: 

J779- — May  12.  Pluckemin. — Asking  for  an  order  to  procure  any 
quantity  of  German  steel,  the  nearer  to  Philadelphia  the  better. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  74. 

HOLLINGSWORTH,    HENRY    (Col.)  : 

1779. — -January  23.  Head  of  E 'Ik. — Concerning  wagonage  from 
Chester  county  to  Philadelphia.  Vol.  ix,  No.  60. 

X779- — February  4.  Head  of  Elk. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2nd 
inst.  Has  dispatched  the  packet  to  Mr.  Calhoun  at  Baltimore. 
Difficulty  of  retaining  teamsters ;  their  pay  and  their  time  of 
service.  Question  of  paying  his  under-agents,  who  are  com 
missioned  to  buy  various  products  of  food.  Must  offer  suffi 
cient  salary  to  encourage  gentlemen  of  fortune,  character  and 
business  to  undertake  the  work.  Question  of  forage. 

Vol.  i,  No.  19. 

1779. — February  p.  Head  of  Elk. — Concerning  the  terms  on 
which  to  hire  the  wagons.  Will  bring  his  accounts  up  with 
him  in  a  few  days.  Reason  for  not  sending  on  more  forage ; 
very  scarce  at  present.  Wants  money.  Vol.  iv,  No.  50. 

1779. — February  10.  Head  of  Elk. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2d 
inst.  Evil  results  arising  from  the  purchase  of  corn  and  grain 
by  persons  not  of  his  appointing.  Trustworthiness  of  the 
gentlemen  he  has  employed.  If,  however,  any  of  his  agents 
have  erred,  they  shall  be  dismissed.  Wages  of  wagoners. 
Need  of  cash.  Vol.  iv,  No.  48. 

1779. — February  10.  Head  of  Elk. — Copy  of  letter  No.  48  in 
Vol.  iv.  Vol.  vii,  No.  27. 

1779. — February  ii. — Concerning  the  conduct  of  Wagonmasters 
Anderson  and  Caswell.  Wagoners'  natural  preference  for  pri 
vate  hauling.  No  court-house  or  prison  in  the  county  where 
business  can  be  transacted.  On  examining  Act  of  Assembly 
for  prohibiting  speculators,  finds  it  so  inconsistent  that  it  com 
mends  the  very  thing  it  prohibits.  Vol.  iv,  No.  49. 

P.  S.  to  No.  48. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  93 

HOLLINGSWORTH,  HENRY  (Col.)  (continued)  : 

1 779. — February  25.  Head  of  Elk. — Acknowledging  favors  of  i4th 
and  1 6th  insts.  Difficulty  of  procuring  forage  and  keeping  it 
out  of  the  hands  of  speculators.  Promising  a  constant  supply 
of  corn.  Enclosing  a  few  verses  (Vol.  x,  No.  6a)  wrote  by  a 
young  lady,  a  friend,  who  asked  him  to  deliver  them  to  Gen. 
Greene.  Vol.  x,  No.  6. 

1779. — May  j.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  1 4th  ult. 
by  Major  Burnet.  Declares  every  charge  in  that  letter  untrue 
and  the  report  of  slanderous  tongues.  Defends  himself  against 
charges — i.  e.,  loss  of  the  people's  confidence,  and  the  putting 
his  relations  in  office.  Thanks  Gen.  Greene  for  his  impartial 
inquiry.  Thinks  the  source  of  most  of  the  complaints  is  the 
lack  of  a  proper  distinction  between  the  quartermaster's  and 
the  commissary  business.  Vol.  vii,  No.  22. 

1779. — October  8.  Head  of  Elk. — Acknowledging  favor  of  Sep 
tember  29  from  Gen.  Greene  (?).  Has  forwarded  his  whole 
returns  to  Col.  Pettit,  but  in  future  will  send  them  to  Gen. 
Greene  every  month  if  possible.  Thanks  him  for  caution  re 
specting  forage ;  will  send  on  all  he  is  able  to  procure. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  75. 

1779. —  October  /j.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  returns  of  assistants, 
clerks  and  other  persons  employed  at  the  Elk  post.  The  wharf 
almost  completed,  and  the  store  all  ready  to  raise.  Want  of 
forage.  Postponing  taxes  until  December,  impolitic.  Wishes 
such  part  of  his  letter  communicated  to  Col.  Clement  Biddle 
as  may  be  necessary.  Vol.  i,  No.  20. 

1779. — November  23.  Philadelphia. — Report  of  his  department, 
of  the  work  accomplished  and  that  contemplated.  Has  been 
obliged  to  employ  new  assistants,  the  old  ones  having  left  on 
account  of  low  wages.  Laborers  receive  double  the  pay  of  his 
assistants.  Vol.  ix,  No.  61. 

1780. — January  5.  Head  of  Elk. — Acknowledging  favors  of  loth 
and  1 8th  insts.  Question  of  accounts.  Reason  of  certain  com 
plaints.  Will  explain  the  matter  personally  to  him  when  he 
comes  to  Philadelphia.  Carolina  troops  under  Gen.  Hogan 
passed  Susquehanna  with  much  difficulty,  those  of  Virginia  by 
way  of  Lancaster.  Vol.  i,  No.  21. 


94     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HOLLINGSWORTH,  HENRY  (Col.)  (continued}-. 

1780.— January  5.  Head  of  Elk. — Passing  of  an  Act  by  the  State 
appointing  commissioners  to  seize  both  provisions  and  forage, 
for  the  readier  and  more  effectual  supplying  of  the  army.  Corn 
now  selling  at  $20.00  which  three  weeks  earlier  cost  ten 
pounds.  Vol.  i,  No.  22. 

P.  S.  to  No.  21. 
OOPER,  ROBERT  LETTIS  (Col.) : 

17 •]%.— June  26.  Easton. — Sends  by  Mr.  Hugh  Bartley  twelve 
four-horse  teams,  a  number  of  spades,  pick-axes,  shovels,  etc. 
Is  Gen.  Pulaski's  corps  to  have  twelve  valises  without  paying 
for  them?  Vol.  x,  No.  12. 

1779. — February  6.  Easton. — Enclosing  extracts  of  several  let 
ters,  to  show  the  orders  he  has  received  and  the  measures 
he  has  pursued.  Has  raised  48  teams  on  a  contract  for  three 
months  to  carry  on  the  flour  mentioned  in  these  letters.  Ac 
knowledging  his  letters  of  23d  and  28th  ult.,  glad  Gen. 
Greene  approves  of  his  candid  reports.  Will  have  his  accounts 
to  January  i  completed  before  the  end  of  the  month.  Must 
ask  for  money,  however,  to  complete  his  present  contracts,  so 
begs  him  to  send  $100,000  by  the  bearer,  Mr.  Strouse.  Can 
procure  pack-saddles.  ' '  Has  grown  monstrous  fat  by  Mrs. 
Greene  eating  and  drinking  his  health." 

Vol.  iv,  Nos.  44  and  46. 

1779. — February  6.  Easton. — Exact  copy  of  letter,  Vol.  iv,  No.  44. 
(See  preceding  letter.)  Vol.  iv,  No.  45. 

1779. — February  15.  Easton. — Acknowledging  letter  of  I3th  inst. 
and  also  $7920.  If  an  Indian  expedition  is  determined  on, 
can  provide  kegs.  Has  provided  everything  necessary  for  the 
infantry  belonging  to  the  Legion  in  their  march  through  Geor 
gia.  Teams  at  Sussex  Courthouse  entered  for  three  months ; 
if  the  flour  is  not  sent  on,  the  expense  will  be  great.  Mrs. 
Hooper  joins  him  in  begging  Gen.  Greene  and  his  wife  to 
visit  them.  Vol.  iv,  No.  43. 

1779. — February  18.  Easton. — Question  of  the  best  pack-saddles; 
will  prepare  materials  for  1000.  Difficulty  of  procuring  teams 
at  the  price.  The  people's  dislike  to  Continental  money. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  42. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      95 

HOOPER,  ROBERT  LETTIS  (Col.)  (continued}  \ 

1779. — february  23.  Easton. — Can  procure  1500  pack-saddles 
by  the  middle  of  April.  Will  be  with  him  the  following  even 
ing.  Vol.  x,  No.  i. 

1779. — Mays.  Easton. — Describing  the  three  routes  from  Wyo 
ming  to  Fort  Schuyler,  and  asking  him  to  decide  on  one  for 
the  army.  Forty-two  prisoners  of  war,  officers  and  privates,  at 
Easton  and  Bethlehem  ;  thinks  they  ought  to  be  removed  to 
some  place  out  of  the  route  of  the  army.  Mrs.  Hooper  on  a 
visit  to  her  friends  in  Trenton.  Vol.  vii,  No.  30. 

1779. — May  5.  Easton. — Business  of  engaging  teams  and  team 
sters.  Money  needed  to  carry  it  on  successfully.  Linen  needed 
to  complete  saddles.  Scarcity  of  forage.  Will  use  his  best 
endeavors  to  get  Mrs.  Greene"'s  horses.  Vol.  vii,  No.  29. 

1779. — May  ii.  Easton. — Three  hundred  horses  will  be  at  head 
quarters  by  the  i$th  inst.  Unless  Col.  Biddle  sends  horse 
feed,  cannot  subsist  the  horses  through  to  Wyoming. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  73. 

1779. — May  12.  Easton. — Number  of  horses  on  hand.  Needs 
money.  Honored  by  the  esteem  of  such  men  as  His  Excel 
lency  and  Gen.  Greene.  Must  have  horse  feed. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  85. 

1779. — May  12.  Easton. — Bearer  is  Mr.  Jacob  Schank,  conductor 
of  twelve  teams  \  asks  the  General  to  spare  a  moment  to  view 
the  teams  and  teamsters,  that  he  may  know  how  the  business 
is  being  done  by  him.  Need  of  money.  Vol.  vii,  No.  88. 

1779. — May  12.  Easton. — Business  of  pack-saddles.  Any  delay 
in  bringing  on  the  teamsters  and  horses  no  fault  of  his,  but 
due  to  want  of  money.  Appointment  of  Capt.  Bond  to  super 
intend  and  direct  the  pack-horsemen.  Vol.  vii,  No.  84. 

1 779. — May  12.  Easton. — Recommending  to  his  notice  Mr.  Bond, 
who  has  been  appointed  to  superintend  the  pack-horsemen. 
Mr.  Bond  honored  by  Governor  Livingstone  with  the  rank  of 
Lieutenant-Colonel  in  the  First  Regiment  in  Sussex  County, 
and  with  other  important  trusts.  Vol.  vii,  No.  93. 

I779- — May  15.  Easton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  1 3th  inst.  by 
Col.  Bond.  Difficulty  in  subsisting  the  pack-horses  and  in 
procuring  horse-drivers.  Has  not  ten  dollars  in  the  bank. 


96     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HOOPER,  ROBERT  LETTIS  (Col.)  (continued} : 
Has  completed  preparations  for  Indian  expedition,  except  the 
pack-horsemen,   which  he  cannot  raise  for  want  of  money. 
Business  of  calling  out  private  teams.     Has  sent  keg  of  butter 
to  Mrs.  Greene  and  one  to  Mrs.  Biddle. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  101. 

1779. — May  77.  Easton. — Will  carefully  attend  to  every  part  of 
his  letter  of  the  i5th  inst.  Has  directed  Col.  Bond  to  parade 
his  men  at  Easton  on  Tuesday.  Has  drawn  on  Col.  Pettit  for 
^300,000.  Asks  him  to  put  the  matter  of  calling  out  the 
teams  on  a  good  footing  with  Governor  Read.  States  his  rea 
sons  for  distrusting  Mr.  Van  Vleck,  and  thinks  on  no  account 
should  he  be  allowed  to  enter  New  York  and  come  out  again. 
Has  also  some  doubts  of  the  Mr.  Smith  mentioned  in  Mr. 
Okely's  letter.  Vol.  v,  No.  16. 

1779. — May  18.  Easton. — Acknowledging  letter  of  i6th  inst.  At 
four  days'  notice,  will  parade  1400  horses  for  the  use  of  Gen. 
Sullivan's  expedition,  but  at  a  loss  where  to  get  forage,  unless 
Col.  Biddle  helps  him.  Has  sent  temporary  relief  to  Capt. 
Patterson.  Vol.  v,  No.  n. 

1779. — May  19.  Easton. — Directed  by  Gen.  Sullivan  to  send  ex 
press  to  Gen.  Greene  for  200  portmanteaus  and  3000  canteens. 
Will  accompany  Gen.  Sullivan  the  following  day  to  view  the 
road  cut  in  the  great  swamp,  already  three  miles  long. 

Vol.  v,  No.  25. 

1779. — May  23.  Easton. — Has  been  assisting  Gen.  Sullivan  at 
Pocono  Point.  In  receipt  of  $444,000  from  Col.  Pettit,  which 
he  has  paid  out.  If  well  supplied  with  money,  will  coax  the 
farmers  out..  Mr.  Stewart's  mistake,  in  ordering  the  magazine 
to  Van  Campen's,  has  caused  great  damage.  Immediate  need 
for  tents.  Vol.  vi,  No.  2. 

1779. — May  27.  Easton. — Acknowledging  letter  of  25th  inst. 
Report  of  pack-saddles  and  horses  on  hand,  and  the  number  of 
teams  for  hauling  stores.  Will  send  on  Mrs.  Greene's  horses 
as  soon  as  they  come.  Vol.  v,  No.  82. 

1779. — May  31.  Easton. — Informing  him  that  in  company  with 
Gen.  Sullivan  he  has  returned  from  Col.  Cortlandt's  head 
quarters  in  time  "  to  drink  a  dish  of  tea  with  Mrs.  Hooper." 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     97 

HOOPER,  ROBERT  LETTIS  (Col.)  (continued) : 
Progress  of  Col.  Cortlandt's  work.     Forwarding  of  troops  and 
removing  of  stores.     Depreciation  of  money.     Unaccountable 
delay  in  getting  the  horses  for  Mrs.  Greene. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  22. 

.  —  October  8.  Easton. — Acknowledging  letter  of  5th  inst. 
Has  received  Gen.  Sullivan's  orders  to  send  100  teams  to 
Wyoming.  Teams  now  on  the  way  and  the  whole  army  likely 
to  reach  Easton  by  the  following  Friday.  Fears  only  the 
want  of  flour  and  horse  feed,  which  cannot  be  had  without 
money.  Vol.  i,  No.  24. 

1779. —  October  14.  Easton. — Acknowledging  letter  of  loth  inst. 
Particularly  pleased  with  the  esteem  and  approbation  therein 
contained.  Whole  of  western  army  will  reach  Easton  the  fol 
lowing  day  en  route  to  headquarters.  Will  provide  100  teams 
for  them.  Great  want  of  money.  People's  great  dislike  of 
the  money ;  will  not  sell  their  produce  for  it. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  60. 

1779. — October  22.  Easton. — In  accordance  with  instructions 
will  have  100  teams,  with  ten  days'  forage  for  each  team, 
ready  to  move  with  the  army  by  the  following  Wednesday. 
Begs  him  to  read  this  letter  to  Col.  Biddl** 

Vol.  iii,  No.  74. 

1779. — November  12.  Easton. — The  people  tickled  by  the  en 
closed  address  (No.  640),  returned  in  pretty  good  humor. 
Twenty  boats  completed  and  launched,  which  will  arrive  at 
Trenton  on  Monday  next.  Number  of  boards  at  Minisink. 
Will  send  candlesticks  to  Mr.  Thompson  next  week. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  64. 

1779. — November  16.  Easton. — The  bearer,  Mr.  John  Fordsman, 
one  of  Col.  Hooper's  wagon  conductors,  and  all  his  people 
want  clothing.  Asks  his  kind  attention  to  the  request. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  65. 

1779. — November  jo.  Easton. — Arrived  safely  at  home  and 
found  Mrs.  Hooper  doing  well.  She  sends  Mrs.  Greene  a 
saddle  of  venison.  James  O'Hara  detected  in  passing  coun 
terfeit  Continental  money ;  encloses  the  unfortunate  youth's 
confession  ;  begs  Gen.  Greene  to  obtain  a  pardon  for  him  and 
7 


98     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HOOPER,  ROBERT  LETTIS  (Col.)  (continued}  : 
prevent  the  dreadful  shock  and  disgrace  to  his  family.     The 
bearer,  Mr.  John  Armstrong,  is  his  uncle.     Requests  him  to 
jog  Lord  Stirling's  memory  to  send  for  the  deserters  now  con 
fined  in  Easton  gaol.  Vol.  ix,  No.  68. 

3780. — -January  29.  Easton. — Enclosing  papers  concerning  his 
situation  in  point  of  business,  and  promising  to  send  on  the 
cannon,  etc.  on  the  following  Sunday.  Desires  to  know  if 
Gen.  Greene  has  received  the  venison  and  poultry?  Compli 
ments  to  Mrs.  Greene.  Vol.  i,  No.  27. 

.1780. — February  27.  Easton. — Has  a  number  of  wagons,  but  no 
money  with  which  to  repair  them.  Impossible  to  make  any 
further  contracts  or  to  carry  on  the  transportation ;  his  debt 
amounting  to  one  million  pounds.  Vol.  i,  No.  26. 

3780. — February  28.  Easton. — Happy  to  have  his  concurrence 
and  Mr.  Bididle's  in  the  enclosed  circular  letter  to  all  his  as 
sistants  (MSS.  No.  29).  Necessity  obliged  the  step,  which 
must  occasion  a  great  convulsion  in  the  western  district  under 
Gen.  Greene.  Vol.  i,  No.  30. 

3780. — February  28.  Easton. — Attempts  to  procure  money  fruit 
less.  No  further  contracts  must  therefore  be  made,  nor  must 
articles  appertaining  to  the  quartermaster  or  forage  depart 
ments  be  purchased  for  the  use  of  the  United  States,  until 
further  instructions  are  received  from  Gen.  Greene,  Col.  Bid- 
die  or  himself.  Begs  them  to  come  to  the  office  and  close 
their  accounts,  so  that  he  may  furnish  Gen.  Greene  with  a  list 
of  debts  due  against  the  department.  Vol.  i,  No,  29. 

The  original,  of  which  this  is  a  copy,  was  sent  to  all  Col.  Hooper's 
assistants  in  the  quartermaster  department. 

HOUSTON,  WILLIAM  C.  : 

3780.— January  14.  Treasury  Office,  Philadelphia. — Question  of 
liquidating  and  receiving  payment  for  the  accounts  of  the 
United  States  against  the  troops  of  the  Convention  of  Saratoga. 
Encloses  a  copy  of  a  part  of  Congress'  resolutions  on  the  sub 
ject.  Vol.  i,  No.  31. 
How,  BAXTER  : 

1779. — January  10. — Desiring  to  know  whether  to  carry  the  tents 
to  Middlebrook,  Morristown  or  Trenton  ;  if  to  the  last  named 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.      99 

How,  BAXTER  (continued)  : 

place,  he  could  bring  back  Continental  rum  in  return,  which 
would  be  of  service  to  the  brigade.  Vol.  i,  No.  32. 

1779. — May  10.  Artillery  Park. — Ordered  by  Gen.  Knox  to 
furnish  thirty-four  horses  for  the  artillery,  which  will  move  the 
following  day.  Has  only  twelve  horses ;  applies  to  Gen. 
Greene  for  the  other  twenty-two.  Vol.  vii,  No.  54. 

HOWE,  ROBERT  (Gen.)  : 

1779.  —  October  10.  Point  Bridge. — Gen.  Heath  will  forward  the 
address;  apologizes  for  not  getting  it  signed  and  sending  it 
on  sooner.  His  covered  wagon  broken  down  ;  relies  upon 
Gen.  Greene's  friendship  to  send  him  one  at  once.  Caution 
against  rough  handling  of  the  address.  Vol.  i,  No.  36. 

1779. — October  29.  Drake  House. — The  address  pleases  his 
brother  officers ;  hopes  it  may  have  an  effect  on  Congress. 
Doubtful  as  to  the  propriety  of  writing  to  Gen.  Gates ;  would 
like  Gen.  Greene's  (?)  opinion.  Reasons  for  not  writing 
more  :  is  d — d  hungry,  a  little  vexed  and  the  paper  is  bad. 

Vol.  i,  No.  34. 

1779. — October  26.  Poim  Bridge. — Introducing  the  bearer  of  the 
letter,  a  British  officer,  who,  disgusted  by  some  ill  treatment, 
has  come  over  to  the  Americans.  His  situation  one  to  excite 
compassion.  His  horse  being  worn  out,  has  lent  him  one  as 
far  as  Mandeville  (?).  Trusts  that  Gen.  Greene  will  furnish 
him  with  means  of  getting  to  Philadelphia,  and  will  be  kind  to 
him  whether  he  deserves  it  or  not.  Vol.  i,  No.  33. 

1780. — January  18. — Begging  him  to  add  a  blanket,  a  coat  and  a 
pair  of  boots  to  the  order  given  the  wagoner,  who  has  a  claim 
to  the  two  first  and  a  need  for  the  whole.  Vol.  i,  No.  35. 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  : 

1778. — November  9.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favor  of  6th 
inst.  Has  appointed  Mr.  James  Bull,  of  Hartford,  as 
deputy  quartermaster-general,  to  accompany  the  Convention 
troops  through  the  State  as  far  as  North  river.  Concerning 
supplies  on  the  march.  Wha'f  is  Mr.  Bull  to  be  allowed  for 
his  services  and  his  assistants?  Vol.  x,  No.  50. 

1779. — February  6.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favors  of  Janu 
ary  5,  20  and  27.  Was  confined  to  his  room  for  over  a 


100    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  (continued} : 

fortnight.  Sent  Capt.  William  Bull  to  charter  a  sufficient 
number  of  vessels  to  freight  1000  casks  of  rice.  Acknowledg 
ing  the  money  forwarded  by  Col.  Pettit.  Plans  for  remedying 
the  scarcity  of  forage  impossible,  on  account  of  the  behavior 
of  the  farmers.  Mrs.  Hubbard  still  very  ill. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  41. 

1779. — February  ip.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
9th  inst.  Wrote  him  on  the  4th  concerning  his  ill  success  in 
procuring  vessels  to  freight  rice  from  South  Carolina;  never 
had  a  piece  of  business  that  cost  more  trouble  and  fatigue  to 
so  little  purpose.  Enclosing  returns.  Proper  salary  for  good 
assistants.  Vol.  iv,  No.  38. 

1779. — February  24.  Hartford. — Since  writing,  Col.  Wadsworth 
has  given  him  orders  to  make  certain  concessions  to  the 
owners  of  vessels,  which  will  put  several  at  his  service ;  gives 
dates  and  places  of  sailing.  Will  set  out  at  once  in  quest  of 
more  vessels.  Has  sent  Mr.  Richard  Skinner  for  a  supply  of 
casks,  the  former  supply  being  exhausted.  Asks  his  opinion  on 
the  subject  of  certain  payments.  Vol.  iv,  No.  39. 

1779. — May  j.  Hartford. — For  want  of  money,  unable  to  get 
Gen.  Putnam's  horses  and  wagons,  etc.,  ready  by  the  loth  ; 
also  unable  to  transport  a  large  quantity  of  salt  provisions  and 
flour,  or  to  engage  forage  for  the  approaching  season. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  21. 

1 779- — May  fj.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favors  of  30th  ult.  and 
2d  inst.  Arrival  of  Mr.  Jones  with  $392,000,  which  is  entirely 
exhausted.  Hopes  the  bearer,  Mr.  Wadsworth,  may  be  given  a 
supply.  Depreciation  of  currency  caused  by  lack  of  money 
Number  of  tents  and  portmanteaus  sent  forward  and  those  on 
hand.  Expects  to  engage  a  sufficient  number  of  wagons  for 
Gen.  Putnam's  division.  The  forwarding  of  great  quantities 
of  provisions  will  require  a  very  large  supply  of  cash.  En 
closes  estimate  of  cash  needed  (No.  gia). 

Vol.  vii,  No.  91. 

Estimate  of  cash  needed  for  June  and  July,  with  a  deficiency  for  the 
months  of  April  and  May.  Vol.  vii,  No.  gia. 


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HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  {continued} : 

1779. — May  26.  Hartford. — Enclosing  copies  of  agreements 
made  with  the  owners  of  the  schooners  "Industry"  and 
"  Prudence,"  the  only  vessels  that  would  be  chartered  in  the 
State  on  any  terms.  Poor  success  in  recruiting  wagoners. 

Vol.  v,  No.  73. 

1779.  —  October  ii.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favors  of  Septem 
ber  29  and  October  3.  Has  collected  all  the  scows  in  the 
Continental  shipyard  in  Chatham ;  only  sixteen  will  answer. 
Capt.  Bush  offers,  if  needed,  to  make  a  boat  a  day  for  ten 
days.  Will  have  all  in  readiness  at  a  moment's  warning,  on 
the  arrival  of  a  French  fleet.  Fixing  expresses  at  various 
posts.  Whaleboats  cannot  be  procured  without  payment 
down.  Nothing  can  go  on  without  money.  Is  sending  the 
bearer,  Mr.  Caldwell,  to  Col.  Pettit  with  an  urgent  request  for 
a  supply.  Vol.  iii,  No.  77. 

1779. —  October  14.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the 
roth  inst.  Promising  200  tons  of  best  English  hay,  ready  to 
be  shipped  when  wanted.  Has  sent  a  person  in  quest  of 
boards.  Believes  twenty  flatboats  might  be  built  in  twenty- 
five  days  from  this  time.  Unless  he  receives  a  small  supply  of 
money  nothing  can  be  done.  Vol.  iii,  No.  78. 

1779. — October  15.  Hartford. — Reporting  the  conduct  of  one  of 
Gen.  Greene's  expresses,  whose  name  he  has  forgot — "an  im 
pudent,  idle  fellow!  "  No  pay  received  for  a  public  horse 
ridden  by  Mr.  Long,  an  express-rider,  to  Boston  and  back. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  79. 

1779. —  October  17.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the 
1 3th.  Will  immediately  set  as  many  people  to  work  as  he  can, 
to  cut  timber,  and  saw  plank.  Flat-boats  shall  be  built  with 
all  possible  despatch.  No  money,  nor  can  he  borrow  any. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  80. 

1779. — October  20.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  i6th 
inst.  Has  taken  every  measure  to  have  the  boats  completed 
by  the  time  they  may  be  wanted,  and  the  hay  will  be  pressed 
in  season ;  nothing  wanting  but  cash.  Carpenters  refused  to 
continue  work  unless  paid  every  Saturday  night.  Borrowed 
money  for  their  first  week's  wages,  and  also  for  certain 
teamsters  who  had  carted  loads  to  Fishkill.  Hates  to  do  this 


102          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  {continued}  : 

and  must  again  beg  for  a  supply  of  money  or  the  carpenters 

will  quit  work.  Vol.  iii,  No.  81. 

1 779. —  October  26.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favors  of  the  ipth, 
2ist  and  22d  insts. ;  also  order  from  Col.  Pettit  on  the  Loan 
Office  for  $400,000,  which  enables  him  to  pursue  the  business 
with  spirit.  Building  of  boats  progressing.  Arrival  of  Lieut.  - 
Col.  Stevens  and  his  departure  for  Springfield.  Expects  to 
start  himself  for  New  London  to  procure  vessels  and  make  the 
necessary  preparations.  Gen.  Greene's  horse  in  a  good  way. 

Vol.  i,  No.  40. 

1.779. — November  4.  Hartford. — Agreeable  to  directions  of  Octo 
ber  21,  proceeded  to  New  London,  and  purchased  certain 
ships.  Transportation  of  hay;  number  of  boards  procured. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  62. 

1779. — November  9.  Hartford. — Report  of  the  building  of  boats 
at  Chatham.  Stationed  express-riders  very  uneasy  to  know 
what  their  wages  will  be.  Vol.  ix,  No.  63. 

1779. — November  30. — Questions  concerning  the  Quartermaster's 
department,  asked  Gen.  Greene  by  Nehemiah  Hubbard,  and 
Gen.  Greene's  replies.  Vol.  ix,  No.  67. 

1779. — December  27.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2ist 
inst.  Anxious  to  know  the  contents  of  the  letter  forwarded 
by  him  to  Col.  Moylan  ;  will  submit  to  His  Excellency's  de 
termination  in  the  matter.  Will  secure  any  duck  that  may 
come  into  Connecticut.  Vol.  viii,  No.  62. 

1780.— January  20.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  letter  of  2d 
inst.  and  enclosing  estimate  of  the  debts  due  in  his  district. 
Cavalry  unable  to  get  to  Colchester  on  account  of  the  snow. 
Heard  that  Col.  Moylan's  regiment  was  on  the  way  to  the 
place  assigned  for  their  winter  quarters ;  exceedingly  against 
their  will.  Col.  Sheldon's  regiment  tarrying  at  Weathersfield, 
as  soldiers  of  both  regiments  could  not  possibly  be  provided  with 
suitable  barracking  at  Colchester,  not  having  a  blanket  in  both 
regiments  and  very  few  cloaks.  Question  of  His  Excellency's 
allowing  Col.  Sheldon's  regiment  to  remain  at  Weathersfield. 

Vol.  i,  No.  41. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.  103 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  {continued ) : 

1780. — February  10.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  letters  of  2pth 
and  3ist  ult.  Has  secured  all  the  duck  possible  without  money. 
Order  of  His  Excellency,  the  Commander-in-chief,  to  the  Gov 
ernor,  to  remove  one  regiment  to  any  town  in  the  State 
(Connecticut).  Col.  Moylan's  arrival  in  the  State  with  a  mis 
taken  notion  of  the-extent  of  his  authority.  Will  discharge  all 
the  teams  unless  they  agree  to  serve  the  next  campaign. 

Vol.  i,  No.  37. 

1780. — February  n.  Hartford. — Enclosing  a  copy  of  an  ac 
count  presented  to  Mr.  Hubbard  for  payment — is  he  to  pay  it  ? 
Also  encloses  returns.  Vol.  ix,  No.  70. 

1780. — February  24.  Hartford. — Enclosing  Col.  Moylan's  and 
Col.  Sheldon's  returns  for  accoutrements  and  repairs  for  their 
regiments.  Mentions  articles  he  is  unable  to  furnish.  Col. 
Webb  desires  to  have  forwarded  to  Morristown  a  pipe  of  wine 
and  some  loaf-sugar,  for  himself  and  Gen.  Greene;  roads 
almost  impassable,  but  will  send  them  forward  soon  by  some 
trusty  person.  Blank  certificates  not  yet  arrived.  Uncer 
tainty  of  the  post.  Vol.  i,  No.  39. 

1780. — February  29.  Hartford. — Wrote  him  on  the  24th  inst., 
enclosing  a  copy  of  certain  returns.  Hears  through  Major 
Talmage  that  a  large  quantity  of  horse  furniture  is  at  Spring 
field,  which  could  be  obtained  on  order.  Obstacles  in  the 
way  of  obtaining  carts.  Terms  on  which  he  has  engaged  the 
teams.  Debt  Capt.  Starr  wishes  to  pay  to  an  express-rider. 

Vol.  i,  No.  38. 
HUGHES,  J.  : 

1780. — February  j. — Has  engaged  a  number  of  teams.  Desires 
Gen.  Greene's  orders  as  to  their  rations,  as  he  does  not  con 
sider  the  recommendations  or  orders  of  Mr.  Lewis  binding 
on  him,  the  brigade,  or  any  part  thereof.  Vol.  i,  No.  42. 

HUMPHREYS,  WHITEHEAD  : 

1779. — January  20. — Stating  the  terms  on  which  he  would  make 
axes  for  use  of  the  army.  Vol.  viii,  No.  63. 

HUNTER,  MTN.  : 

1778. — August  20.  Warwick. — Concerning  a  verbal  order  given 
some  time  before  by  Gen.  Greene  to  supply  a  certain  Mr. 


104    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HUNTER,  MTN.  (continued}  \ 

Counter  with  three  horses,  a  saddle  and  bridle.  Col.  Hay 
will  not  replace  them  without  a  written  order  from  Gen. 
Greene.  Vol.  x,  No.  10. 

HUNTINGDON,  SAMUEL  (Pres't  of  Congress) : 

1779. — November  jj.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  Act  of  Congress  of 
the  1 2th  inst.  respecting  the  rank  of  certain  men  in  the  army. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  71. 

1779. — November  19.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  three  Acts  o^ 
Congress  for  reforming  and  incorporating  the  eleven  compa 
nies  of  artificers  and  making  further  provision  for  them  as  spe 
cified  in  the  several  acts.  Capt.  Pendleton's  faithfulness  in 
this  business  and  his  subsequent  sickness. 

Vol.  i,  No.  43. 

1780. — January  8.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  Act  of  Congress, 
directing  payment  to  be  made  by  the  Quartermaster-General 
or  his  deputy  for  horses  killed  in  battle,  belonging  to  officers 
whose  duty  it  is  to  be  on  horseback.  Vol.  i,  No.  44. 

1780.— January  14.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  Act  of  Congress  of 
nth  inst.  with  directions  concerning  the  accounts  of  supplies 
to  be  furnished  the  troops  of  the  convention  of  Saratoga. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  65. 
IRVINE,  WILLIAM: 

1780. — January  31.  Camp  near  Morristown. — Congratulating 
Mrs.  Greene  and  the  General,  and  wishing  them  joy.  Has 
written  the  State  Commissary  to  send  all  the  soap  he  can  spare. 

Vol.  i,  No.  49. 
JAMISON,  ADAM: 

1779. — May  i<).  Middlebrook. — Has  requested  a  Court  of  Inquiry 
that  the  accusations  of  one  Geo.  Hook,  wagoner,  against  him 
self  may  be  disproved.  Vol.  vii,  No.  97. 

1779. — May  21.  Camp,  Middlebrook. — Enclosing  the  sentence  of 
the  Court  of  Inquiry,  which  he  trusts  will  give  Gen.  Greene  full 
satisfaction.  Vol.  v,  No.  51. 

JAY,  JAMES  (Sir) : 

1779. — November  5.  Fishkill. — Concerning  a  horse  which  he 
bought  from  Col.  Hay,  who  some  time  after,  told  him  that  he 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  105 

JAY,  JAMES  (Sir)  (continued) : 

never  rode  him  thirty  miles  without  his  falling  lame.  Consid 
ered  it  a  joke,  having  several  times  ridden  him  more  than  that 
without  the  least  injury.  Has  kept  the  horse  so  far  in  reserve 
for  Gen.  Greene,  but  he  is  perfectly  free  to  take  or  leave  him 
after  consulting  with  Col.  Hay.  Vol.  i,  No.  48. 

JAY,  JOHN  (Pres't  of  Congress,  Dec.  TyyS-Sept.  1779): 
.— January  22.     Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  letter  of  iSth 
inst.  and  promising  to  transmit  the  determination  of  Congress 
on  the  subject.  Vol.  i,  No.  47. 

1779. — February  i.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  copy  of  Act  of 
Congress  directing  the  payment  of  sundry  amounts  to  the  in 
habitants  of  New  York,  for  provisions  supplied  and  services 
performed  immediately  after  the  loss  of  Fort  Montgomery. 
Execution  of  this  act  to  be  carried  out  at  once,  the  sums 
having  been  due  over  a  year.  Vol.  i,  No.  46. 

1779. — May  19.  Philadelphia, — Transmitting  him  a  copy  of  an 
Act  of  Congress  of  the  nth  inst.,  making  further  provision  for 
officers  in  Gen.  Greene's  department.  Vol.  v,  No.  27. 

1:779. — May  20.  Philadelphia. — Introducing  Lieut. -Col.  Morris, 
who,  having  left  Gen.  Sullivan's  family,  desires  a  place  in 
Gen.  Greene's.  Vol.  v,  No.  38. 

JOHNSTON,  FRANCIS  : 

1 779. — December  8.  Cross  Roads,  Chester  Co. — Introducing  Major 
Dick  to  his  particular  notice,  and  requesting  as  a  personal 
favor  that  he  may  be  given  the  late  Colonial  Sheriff's  place  in 
the  county  of  Chester.  Vol.  i,  No.  45. 

JOHNSTON,  JAMES,  and  HOWELL,  JOSEPH  : 

1779. — May  24.  Auditor1  s  Office. — Asking  that  the  proper  orders 
be  given  for  forwarding  a  box  of  warrants.  Vol.  vi,  No.  7. 

JOYCE,  WILLIAM  : 

1778. — November  g.  Middletown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  6th 
inst.  Has  half  promised  his  services  to  a  privateer  bark  sailing 
the  latter  end  of  the  month ;  will  get  three  shares  of  the  profits. 
However,  will  leave  the  privateer  and  undertake  with  Gen. 
Greene  if  he  will  pay  a  certain  price.  Vol.  x,  No.  51. 


106        CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

KEMPER,  DANIEL: 

J779- — May  26. — Asking  for  teams  in  which  to  send  the  clothing  to 
Gen.  Sullivan's  troops,  according  to  His  Excellency's  direc 
tions.  Vol.  v,  No.  76. 

KINGSLAND,  ELIZA: 

*779- — October  4.  Albany. — Apathetic  letter,  setting  forth  various 
incidents  of  her  life  and  beseeching  that  her  husband  may  not 
be  recalled  to  his  regiment,  as  his  work  is  the  only  thing  which 
supports  herself  and  her  three  little  children ;  to  follow  a  camp 
is  far  worse  than  death  to  her.  Vol.  ii,  No.  74. 

KNOX,  HENRY  (Brig.-Gen.  of  Artillery)  : 

1778. — November  20.  Camp,  Fredericksburg. — Begging  him  to 
give  directions  to  his  deputy  at  Springfield  to  pay  for  such 
lumber  and  coal  as  may  be  wanted  for  the  use  of  the  ordnance 
mills  at  that  place.  Vol.  i,  No.  52. 

1779. — February  25.  Pluckemin. — Promising  to  send  all  tent- 
makers  to  Morristown.  Mrs.  Knox  and  the  young  ladies  send 
their  compliments  to  Mrs.  Greene  and  the  ladies. 

Vol.  i,  No.  54. 

1779. — November  ij.  West  Point. — The  desire  of  His  Excellency 
that  the  preparations  of  the  five  ships  at  New  London  shall  be 
stopped.  Mentions  the  matter  so  that  he  (Knox)  may  send 
such  orders  to  Mr.  Hubbard  as  he  thinks  proper.  Asks  for 
news  of  winter  quarters.  Vol.  i,  No.  53. 

KOSCIUSKO,  THADDEUS  (Col.)  : 

1780. — January  29. — Recommending  certain  workmen  as  the  most 
active  and  honest,  and  therefore  entitled  to  have  the  prefer 
ence  in  the  new  arrangement.  Has  sent  the  Commander-in- 
chief  the  plans  of  Fort  Putnam;  desires  his  opinion. 

Vol.  i,  No.  55. 
LAWRENCE,  JOHN  (Judge)  : 

1780. — February  26.  Morristown. — Enclosing  a  summons  for 
Mr.  Clarke  to  attend  a  general  court-martial  on  Monday  next 
at  Morristown,  on  the  case  of  Col.  Howard. 

Vol.  i,  No.  56. 
LEWIS,  JOSEPH  : 

1779. — October  7.  Morristown. — About  forty  horses  in  his  dis 
trict  ;  not  possible  to  recruit  them  fast  enough  to  keep  up  the 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    107 

LEWIS,  JOSEPH  (continued} : 

almost  hourly  exchange  of  horses  at  his  post.  Abuse  of  horse 
flesh  by  the  expresses,  hired  at  Philadelphia ;  better  for  the 
Continent  to  pay  each  express  $40.00  per  day  and  let  him 
keep  his  own  horse.  Court  of  Inquiry  still  sitting  ;  not  yet 
finished  examining  the  evidences  against  him  [Lewis]. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  82. 

1779. — December  7. — Good  saw-mill  standing  still  for  want  of  a 
saw  ;  can  Col.  Abeel  spare  one  ?  Vol.  viii,  No.  64. 

1779. — December  ij.  Morristown. — Wishes  to  have  Gen.  Greene's 
orders  for  the  number  of  boards  to  be  furnished  each  brigade. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  74. 

1780. — February  27. — In  want  of  an  express  to  go  to  Elizabeth- 
town  and  Newark  on  business,  by  request  of  Col.  Furman  ; 
would  like  him  therefore  to  send  one  to  his  office. 

Vol.  i,  No.  58. 

1780. — February  28.  Morristown. — Question  of  the  proper  pay  of 
a  two-horse  team  per  day.  Wishes  his  directions  on  that 
point,  and  also  on  whether  it  is  proper  for  him  to  settle  their 
certificates.  Vol.  i,  No.  59. 

1780. — February  29.  Morris/own. — Enclosing  an  estimate  of 
expenses  incurred  in  employing  the  civil  authority  of  Morris 
county,  and  also  in  the  Staten  Island  expedition. 

Vol.  i,  No.  57. 
LEWIS,  MORGAN  (Col.) : 

1778. — November  8.  Albany. — Question  of  procuring  boards  and 
planks.  Places  before  him  the  case  of  a  Mr.  Smith,  whose 
house  has  been  so  long  needed  as  a  station  by  American  troops 
that  he  has  lost  the  income  of  a  year's  produce  ;  wishes  to 
know  what  compensation  should  be  made  him.  Encloses 
return  of  articles  at  his  post.  Vol.  i,  No.  63. 

1778. — November  9.  Albany. — Unpardonable  delay  of  Gen. 
Greene's  expresses.  Number  and  condition  of  the  bateaux  at 
hand.  Will  want  to  employ  at  least  one  company  of  bateaux 
men  during  the  coining  winter ;  discusses  means  of  providing 
them  with  clothes,  as  they  are  literally  naked.  Money  nearly 
expended  ;  would  like  about  $30,000 ;  in  case  of  the  arrival 
of  troops,  has  barracks  in  Albany  for  440  men  and  at  Schenec- 
tady  and  Saratoga  for  as  many  more.  Vol.  i,  No.  61. 


108    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

LEWIS,  MORGAN  (Col.)  (continued^  \ 

1779. — February   12.     Albany. — Acknowledging   favors    of 

2oth  and  26th  ult.  Large  preparations  in  his  department 
rendered  unnecessary  by  Gen.  Schuyler's  instructions.  Dif 
ficulty  of  getting  forage.  Officers'  horses  consume  too  much. 
The  few  tools  received  so  far  from  Springfield,  very  ill  made 
and  inadequate  for  the  work.  Wages  of  shipwrights.  In 
ducements  necessary  to  obtain  bateaux  men.  If  his  assistants' 
wages  are  not  raised  they  will  quit.  Principal  articles  needed. 
Enclosing  returns  for  the  last  month. 

Vol.  iv,  Nos.  66  and  65. 

1779. — May  jr.  Albany. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  i5th  ult. 
Prepared  at  all  points  for  the  expedition  in  his  quarter ;  troops 
will  march  on  the  following  Monday.  Pestered  for  cash. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  35. 

1779. — October  6.  Albany.  —  Acknowledging  the  receipt  of 
$200,000,  which  is  only  enough  to  pay  for  money  borrowed. 
Under  the  necessity  therefore  of  sending  Mr.  Vosborough  for 
a  further  immediate  supply,  as  he  cannot  possibly  purchase 
upon  credit.  If  $500,000  is  sent,  imagines  that  will  be  suf 
ficient  till  the  following  spring.  Question  of  clothes  ;  poorly 
made  in  Philadelphia,  and  very  dear,  one  suit  of  them  amount 
ing  to  one-third  of  a  bateaux  man's  yearly  pay. 

Vol.  i,  No.  64. 

1779. —  October  j.  Albany. — Acknowledging  favor  of  4th  inst. 
Has  sent  to  Fishkill  sixteen  bateaux  and  will  send  forty  more 
in  the  course  of  a  fortnight.  Boats  from  Mohock  river  will  also 
be  sent  to  Fishkill.  Every  carpenter  busy  working  on  boats. 
Sends  Col.  Hay  all  the  boards  he  can  spare.  Amount  of 
oakum  being  sent  to  Fishkill.  Will  use  every  exertion  to 
regain  possession  of  his  native  city.  Vol.  iii,  No.  83. 

1779. — October  n.  Albany. — In  a  few  days  will  have  every  board 
which  the  country  can  afford.  Desires  any  vessels  which  Col. 
Hay  can  spare.  In  the  event  of  regaining  possession  of  New 
York,  would  be  glad  of  the  position  there  of  deputy  quarter 
master.  Not  a  tent  in  the  department.  Vol.  i,  No.  60. 

1779.  —  October  22.  Albany. — Acknowledging  favors  of  1 7th  inst. 
The  paper  which  Gen.  Greene  desires  is  not  in  his  possession. 
Declines  to  mention  the  terms  of  his  future  services,  being 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    109 

LEWIS,  MORGAN  (Col.)  (continued^): 

persuaded  that  his  former  letter  on  that  subject  was  not  agree 
able.  Thinks,  however,  that  the  business  of  his  department 
has  been  transacted  at  a  much  cheaper  rate  than  any  other  ; 
can  prove  this.  Quartermaster-General's  appointment  not  a 
profitable  one  in  his  district.  Various  supplies  of  boats  and 
their  materials  sent  to.  Col.  Hay;  building  six  bateaux  daily. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  84. 

1779. — November  n.  Albany. — Transmitting  returns.  Asking 
him  to  forward  the  Treasurer's  letter  and  procure  him  an 
order  for  the  money,  as  he  is  distressed  for  want  of  cash. 
Will  attend  to  his  orders  respecting  grain  and  tar. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  72. 

1779. — November  21.  Albany. — Asking  for  an  order  on  the  Board 
of  War  for  1000  green  hides,  as  leather  is  necessary  and 
scarce.  Must  have  money  or  all  business  will  come  to  a  stand 
still.  Vol.  ix,  No.  73. 

1780. — February  4.  Albany. — Acknowledging  letter  of  i9th  ult. 
Promises  to  adopt  the  mode  he  prescribes  for  acquiring  an 
exact  account  of  moneys  due  from  the  department.  Has  men 
tioned  it  already  to  some  of  his  creditors  in  the  city ;  they 
declined  to  accept  of  any  certificate  in  lieu  of  money,  even 
threatening  a  prosecution.  People  distressed  for  money  to 
pay  their  taxes ;  and  those  living  at  a  distance  will  certainly 
not  bring  in  their  accounts  to  receive  only  a  promise  of  pay 
ment.  Those  driven  from  their  habitations  in  1777,  demand 
payment  for  boards,  etc.,  taken  from  them  on  the  retreat.  His 
assistants  dissatisfied,  and  properly  so,  with  their  payment ; 
they  will  leave  unless  something  is  done.  Desires  to  know  the 
truth  of  a  report  that  a  Resolution  of  Congress  allows  the  staff 
clothing.  Complains  bitterly  against  the  rate  at  which  he  has 
been  taxed,  as  he  has  no  visible  property  on  earth  and  has 
been  taxed  merely  for  doing  Gen.  Greene's  business. 

Vol.  i,  No.  62. 
LIND,  ARTHUR  : 

1779. — May  12. — Ordered  by  Col.  Heth  to  proceed  immediately 
to  Pompton  for  his  baggage ;  applies  for  a  horse  to  go  on  the 
above  business.  Vol  vii,  No.  78. 

1779. — May  12. — Also  asks  for  sufficient  power  to  impress  a  wagon 
at  Pompton.  Vol.  vii,  No.  78  a. 


110    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GKEENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

LIVINGSTON,  ABRAHAM  (Capt.)  : 

1779. — February  10.  Charleston,  S.  C. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
5th  ult.  covering  an  order  of  Congress  for  the  procuration 
of  a  quantity  of  rough  rice  and  vessels  for  the  transportation 
thereof.  Will  proceed  to  the  purchase  at  the  proper  time,  but 
must  have  a  supply  of  money.  Vol.  i,  No.  66. 

Duplicate  of  above.  Vol.  ix,  No.  75. 

1779. — February  n.  Charleston. — Is  in  treaty  for  the  chartering 
of  two  ships  and  a  brig.  Expenses  incidental  thereto. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  750. 

1779. — February  2j.  Charleston. — Acknowledging  letter  of  29th 
ult.  Number  of  ships  engaged.  Depends  on  Gen.  Greene's 
generosity  to  prevent  his  being  involved  in  difficulties,  by 
furnishing  him  immediately  with  a  sufficient  sum  of  money. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  75^. 

1 780.—; January  26.  Charleston — Acknowledging  letter  of  August 
31  covering  an  award  respecting  the  brigantine  Sally.  The 
vessel,  after  lying  the  whole  summer  as  a  prison-ship,  has  been 
returned  in  a  shocking  condition.  Will  cost  a  large  sum  of 
money,  even  fitting  her  out  in  the  most  frugal  manner.  State 
of  his  health  makes  him  desirous  of  closing  his  public  trans 
actions,  and  therefore  requests  Gen.  Greene  to  appoint  some 
other  person  in  his  place.  Vol.  ii,  No.  67. 

LIVINGSTON,  WILLIAM  (Col.): 

1778. — November 5.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  Oc 
tober  21,  and  congratulating  him  on  the  latest  addition  to  his 
family.  The  extravagance  of  Philadelphia.  Suggests  a  loan 
from  some  foreign  power  to  raise  the  credit  of  the  money. 
Enemy  relying  on  our  money  losing  its  credit.  Policy  of  New 
Jersey  exceedingly  corrupt.  Mentions  the  address  of  the 
Assembly  to  the  Governor  of  New  York  as  a  serious  matter  to 
the  country.  Necessity  of  the  States  confederating.  The  con 
duct  of  Congress.  A  shocking  spectacle  of  corruption  and  de 
ception.  Surprised  at  the  conduct  of  Massachusetts  in  return 
ing  the  same  members ;  dangerous  trusting  the  same  people 
too  long.  Refers  him  to  Gen.  Wadsworth  for  the  history  of  the 
times.  Quotes  Lee  as  speaking  loudly  against  His  Excellency, 
saying  he  is  an  old  woman,  has  no  stability,  etc. 


CALENDAE   OF   THE   GREENE    CORRESPONDENCE.         Ill 

LIVINGSTON,  WILLIAM  (Col.)  (continued}'. 

P.  S. — November  8.     A  report  that  Jamaica  is  taken. 

Vol.  i,  No.  65. 

1779. — February  14.  Beverwyck. — Acknowledging  favor  of  pth 
inst.  Happy  to  hear  of  his  safe  arrival  in  camp.  Has  enjoyed 
the  possession  of  his  quarters  twice  in  his  absence.  Asks  him 
to  inform  Col.  Wadsworth  that  his  presence  will  be  absolutely 
necessary  at  camp  on  the  iyth  about  7  o'clock  in  the  evening. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  67. 

1779. — February  17.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  I4th 
inst.  with  the  enclosures.  Sorry  to  hear  that  any  magistrate 
should  furnish  matter  of  complaint  either  for  delinquency  in 
duty  or  excess  of  authority.  Not  sure  that  he  has  any  particu 
lar  authority  to  exercise  over  them,  but  will  lay  the  papers 
before  the  Privy  Council.  Vol.  i,  No.  68. 

LODGE,  BENJAMIN  : 

1779- — November  28.  Bullion's  Tavern. — Report  of  the  ridge  be 
tween  Baskinridge  and  Capt.  Dennis'.  Thinks  it  worth  the 
General's  while  to  view  it.  Vol.  ix,  No.  76. 

Draft  of  different  positions  surveyed  by  Benjamin  Lodge. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  77. 

1779- — November  28.  Bullion's  Tavern. — Has  made  a  survey  of 
the  different  positions  and  encloses  the  drafts. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  77«. 
LOTT,  ABRAHAM: 

1778. — December  23.  Beverwyck. — Mentioning  the  loss  of  his 
little  grandson  (Col.  Livingston's  son)  after  a  lingering  ill 
ness.  Intends,  as  soon  as  his  gout  is  better,  to  pay  his  respects 
to  Gen.  Greene  on  an  affair  of  great  importance.  Gives  rea 
sons  for  thinking  enemy  will  not  evacuate  New  York  j  present 
meeting  of  Parliament  likely  to  end  all  conjectures  on  that 
point.  Vol.  i,  No.  69. 

I779- — February  14.  Beverwyck. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
9th  inst.  and.  taking  a  mournful  view  of  the  country's  condi 
tion.  Economy  and  frugality  replaced  by  extravagance,  lux 
ury  and  venality.  Very  much  alarmed  at  the  present  situation 
of  affairs.  When  he  has  strength  to  travel,  will  wait  upon  him. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  68. 


112  CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

LOTT,  ABRAHAM  (continued)  : 

1779. — May  24.  Beverwyck. — Acknowledging  favor  of  same  date. 
Assuring  him  how  happy  they  will  be  to  receive  Mrs.  Greene 
and  Mrs.  Washington  with  such  friends  as  may  accompany 
them.  Monstrous  cruelty  of  the  enemy  to  the  southward  be 
speaks  desperation.  Solemn  declaration  of  Congress  to  resent 
such  treatment.  Vol.  vi,  No.  4. 

LOXLEY,  ABRAHAM  : 

1779. — May  29.  Middlebrook. — Applying  for  a  vacant  berth  in 
Gen.  Greene's  department  and  stating  his  former  services  in 
the  cause  of  America.  Vol.  v,  No.  94. 

McDouGAL,  ALEXANDER  (Gen.)  : 

1779. — March  24.  Headquarters,  Peekskill. — Acknowledging  fa 
vor  of  nth  ult.  Grand  Army  left  everything  in  chaos.  Gen. 
Greene's  department  in  the  best  state.  Detention  of  intrench 
ing  tools.  Dissipation  and  luxury  in  Philadelphia  ;  its  conse 
quences.  Congress  of  New  York  aim  to  do  everything  with 
small  results.  Works  at  West  Point  retarded  for  want  of  car 
penters.  Hard  worked;  leads  Spartan  life.  Affairs  in  Georgia 
cannot  prosper  until  people  recover  from  their  panic.  Wants 
to  know  what  Congress  is  doing  with  Gen.  Arnold.  Alliance 
with  France.  Expectations  not  sanguine  from  that  quarter; 
America  must,  under  God,  rely  on  herself;  she  must  pay  her 
own  debts  and  restore  her  currency.  Vol.  viii,  No.  66. 

MCHENRY,  DR.  JAMES  : 

1778. — Novembers.  Headquarters. — Desiring  him  to  notify  the 
gentleman  whom  he  may  have  chosen  for  Quartermaster  that 
he  is  to  march  with  Col.  Bland  and  continue  with  the  Conven 
tion  troops  till  they  arrive  at  Charlottesville.  Asking  him  to 
communicate  the  gentleman's  name,  when  he  will  be  ready, 
and  where  he  may  be  found.  Vol.  i,  No.  75. 

1779. — November  14.  Headquarters. — The  bearer,  Mr.  Kain,  hav 
ing  been  restricted  by  His  Excellency  since  his  coming  out  of 
New  York,  has  now  permission  to  go  to  Philadelphia.  Desires 
the  General  to  aid  him  in  procuring  a  horse. 

Vol.  i,  No.  74. 

1780.— -January  15. — Begging  him  to  furnish  the  bearer,  Major 
Frank's  servant,  with  a  public  horse  to  ride  as  far  as  Basken- 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    113 

McHENRY,  DR.  JAMES  (continued}  : 

ridge  on  behalf  of  Lady  Stirling,  who  is  anxious  to  learn  what 

has  become  of  the  Earl.  Vol.  i,  No.  90. 

MANLEY,  JOHN  : 

May  20.     Providence. — Asking  him,  on  behalf  of  Mr.  Tilling- 

hast,  to  forward  the  amount  of  a  certain  draft  to  Providence. 

Vol.  v,  No.  36. 
MAXWELL,  WILLIAM  (Gen.)  : 

1779. — May  6.  Elizabethtown. — Ordered  by  His  Excellency  to 
be  ready  to  march.  Begs  him  to  order  every  necessary  pro 
vided,  so  that  he  may  comply  with  His  Excellency's  command. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  37. 

1779. — November  12.  Scotch  Plains. — Begging  him  to  confirm  the 
appointments  of  Lieut.  Blair  and  Lieut.  Appleton,  and  if  a 
wagonmaster  be  appointed  to  the  brigade,  to  give  the  place  to 
Sergt.  Landers.  Vol.  i,  No.  72. 

1779. — December  24.  Mendum. — Refusing  to  give  up  his  rightful 
quarters  to  Col.  Butler  and  Maj.  Church,  whose  conduct  has 
been  so  void  of  complaisance  both  to  himself  and  to  his  Bri 
gade  Quartermaster.  Vol.  i,  No.  73. 

MEADE,  COL.  RICHARD  K.   (A.  D.  C.  to  Gen.  Washington)  : 
1779. — October  if.     Headquarters. — Delay  in   the   express  riders 
from   Philadelphia,   and   especially  in  the  one  who  came  the 
night  before,  induces  the  General  to  request  that  he  be  called 
to  account.     Desires   riders   to   be   stationed   between   these 
quarters  and  Philadelphia,  to  be  continued  while  a  prospect  of 
corresponding  with  the  Count  remains.    -         Vol.  i,  No.  92. 
1779. —  October  28.     Headquarters. — His  Excellency  desires  Gen. 
Greene  to  accommodate  Gen.  Schuyler  with  two  good  horses. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  67. 
MELCHER,  ISAAC  : 

1 7  79. — January  25.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  orders  received  from 
the  Board  of  War  as  well  as  instructions  given  by  him  to  those 
employed  in  his  department.  Repeats,  to  prevent  future  mis 
understandings,  his  duties  as  Barrackmaster-General.  Thinks 
the  strictest  harmony  ought  to  exist  between  Gen.  Greene's 
department  and  his  own.  Vol.  i,  No.  93. 


114    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

MENZIES,  THOMAS  : 

1779. — January  16.  Fredericksburg. — Setting  forth  the  amount  of 
fencing,  rails  and  green  timber  clestroyed  on  his  farm  by  Gen. 
Wayne's  division,  Col.  Clark's  and  Nixon's  brigades.  Sends 
the  appraisement  by  the  bearer,  not  doubting  that  the  General 
will  think  it  just  to  pay  it.  Vol.  i,  No.  95. 

MILLER  and  TRACY: 

1779. — February  6.     Boston. — Acknowledging  favor  of  28th  ult. 
Mr.  Otis  endeavoring  to  procure  the  vessels  required.     If  he 
should  fail,  they  stand  ready  to  make  up  the  deficiency. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  68. 
MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.): 

1779. — February  if.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  his  favors  of 
i5th  inst.  Assuring  him  of  the  pleasure  he  and  Mrs.  Mitchell 
had  in  contributing  in  any  way  to  his  and  Mrs.  Greene's 
amusement  while  in  Philadelphia.  Sorry  not  to  be  at  camp  at 
the  exhibition  ;  impossible  to  be  absent  from  his  office. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  69. 

T779- — May  6.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2d  inst. 
Business  of  making  and  forwarding  tents.  Making  every  ex 
ertion  to  procure  wagoners.  Vol.  vii,  No.  36. 

1779. — May  9.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  7th  inst. 
If  possible  to  procure  the  linen,  will  send  it  off  to  Col.  Hooper. 
Will  attend  to  other  orders  also.  Vol.  vii,  No.  51. 

1779. — May  10.  Philadelphia. — Detailing  the  articles  sent  to  Cols. 
Maxwell,  Hooper  and  Spencer.  Number  of  teams  he  will  be 
able  to  send.  Wishes  to  know  destination  of  Capt.  Sadler's 
company  of  artificers.  Vol.  vii,  No.  52. 

1 779. — May  14.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  copy  of  letter  from  Gov. 
Johnson,  of  Maryland.  Thinks  it  unlikely  that  the  enemy  in 
tend  to  come  into  the  bay.  Articles  sent  to  Col.  Hooper. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  96. 

1 7  79. — May  15.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  1 2th  inst. 
Work  of  making  tents  going  forward  briskly.  Board  decided 
the  matter  of  the  linen  in  favcr  of  the  agent  clothier.  Number 
of  articles  on  hand  and  those  forwarded.  Question  of  pack- 
saddles.  Extremely  difficult  to  get  wagoners.  No  doubt  ene 
my's  fleet  has  gone  to  the  southward.  Wages  of  expresses. 
Their  hard  duties.  Vol.  vii,  No.  99. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     115 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.)  (continued^)  : 

. — May  1 6.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  copy  of  a  letter  received 
from  Col.  Davis  from  Carlisle,  concerning  pack-saddles.  Not 
one  of  the  wagons  engaged  by  Mr.  Patton  to  convey  stores  to 
Easterton  has  yet  come.  His  Excellency's  wagons  will  set  out 
for  camp  on  Tuesday.  Vol.  v,  No.  i. 

1779. — May  19.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  copy  of  Mr.  Wade's 
letter  to  him.  Lieut.-Col.  Wallace  goes  off  before  night  with 
1000  stand  of  arms  to  Virginia,  by  sea,  if  safe  ;  if  not,  by  land. 

Vol.  v,  No.  32. 

1779. — May  23.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  ipth 
inst.  Concerning  the  construction  and  destination  of  the  pack- 
saddles.  Col.  Clayborne's  habit  of  finding  fault  with  every 
thing.  Every  exertion  being  made  to  complete  tents.  Price 
of  duck  enormous.  Terrible  depreciation  of  money.  Will  ap 
ply  to  Board  of  War  for  necessary  articles  of  clothing,  though 
he  believes  it  to  be  in  vain.  Trouble  of  procuring  carters. 
Small  matters  of  wages,  saddle,  carriage,  etc.  Enemy  have 
burned  Portsmouth  and  it  is  believed  Suffolk  and  Hampton ; 
they  mean  to  destroy  Annapolis  and  Baltimore,  if  possible. 
List  enclosed  of  articles  wanted  immediately  to  enable  them 
to  take  the  field.  Vol.  v,  No.  66. 

1779. — October  10.  Philadelphia. — No  further  verified  accounts  of 
Count  d'Estaing  and  his  fleet,  but  report  says  that  he  has 
effectually  done  the  business  at  Georgia.  Number  of  tents 
ready  to  send  on;  unable  to  keep  workmen  supplied  with 
canvas,  which  is  extravagantly  dear,  ^220  per  bolt.  Enclos 
ing  returns  for  September.  People  employed  cannot  live  on 
their  pay.  The  assistants  complain  that  they  are  not  put  on  a 
footing  with  Col.  Flour's  men  and  officers,  who  are  allowed 
clothing ;  cannot  purchase  clothing  out  of  their  pay.  Blankets 
cannot  be  got.  Proper  to  have  a  person  at  North  Wales  or 
near  it ;  compliment  of  naming  the  man  will  be  paid  to  the 
President,  who  is  much  indisposed  from  fatigue  of  body  and 
mind,  due  to  the  unfortunate  disputes  in  Philadelphia. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  85. 

1779. — November  14.  Philadelphia — Enclosing  returns.  Number 
of  tents  sent  on  and  those  at  hand.  Concerning  the  purchase 
of  blankets  and  other  articles.  Disagreeable  and  distressing 


116    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.)  (continued}-. 

situation  he  is  in  for  lack  of  money.  The  credit  and  reputation 
of  the  department  at  stake;  if  their  credit  is  once  lost,  no 
more  business  can  be  done.  Will  make  every  exertion  in  his 
power,  and  will  cheerfully  take  his  full  burden  of  duties  in  the 
service  of  his  country.  Vol.  ix,  No.  79. 

1779. — November  22.  Philadelphia. — The  bearer  is  Capt.  Pendle- 
ton,  who  has  been  sick ;  has  been  obliged  to  advance  him  a 
considerable  sum.  Doubtful  how  long  the  preparations  for  the 
ensuing  campaign  can  continue  without  a  supply  of  money. 
The  forwarding  of  stores.  Wages  of  express-riders,  artificers, 
etc.,  inadequate;  this  matter  has  been  laid  before  Congress. 
Disposition  of  Capt.  Sadler's  company.  Has  sent  Mrs.  Greene 
one  loaf  fine  sugar  and  two  pounds  green  tea.  Asking  him  to 
include  certain  others  in  the  resolve  of  Congress  respecting 
the  artificers.  Vol.  ix,  No.  80. 

1779. — November  27.  Philadelphia. — Concerning  certain  small 
debts.  Hopes  the  intended  regulations  of  Congress  will  be 
honorable  for  the  department  and  advantageous  for  the  public. 
As  for  himself,  will  freely  serve  his  country  without  fee  or  re 
ward  except  his  expenses.  Account  of  an  engagement  in  the 
English  Channel  between  the  combined  fleets  and  the  British, 
in  which  the  latter  lost  five  ships.  Vol.  ix,  No.  81. 

1779. — November  28. — Further  intelligence  of  the  engagement  in 
the  Channel  not  so  clear ;  no  more  than  a  probability  that  it 
took  place.  Vol.  ix,  No.  82. 

1780. — January  14.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  loth 
inst.  Expected  to  set  out  that  morning,  but  his  negro  man 
let  a  log  of  wood  fall  on  his  leg,  bruising  and  cutting  it ;  will 
therefore  reach  Gen.  Greene  Sunday  evening  or  Monday  morn 
ing.  Virginia  troops  marched  on  the  i3th.  Owing  to  depth 
of  snow,  many  of  the  horses  have  given  up ;  some  must  be 
purchased,  but  where  to  get  the  money  ?  Great  need  of  cash. 

Vol.  i,  No.  98. 

1780. — February  17.  Philadelphia.  — Acknowledging  Gen. 
Greene's  most  polite  and  friendly  reception  of  him  during 
his  stay  at  his  house.  Sends  him  by  bearer  the  returns  for 
December  and  January  and  the  certificates  for  the  Eastern 
deputies.  Congratulating  him  and  Mrs.  Greene  on  the  birth 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GKEENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     117 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

of  a  child.  Merchants  will  not  sell  sail-duck  of  any  kind 
unless  for  ready  money.  Want  of  cash  a  terrible  obstacle. 
Great  depreciation  of  money.  Begs  his  advice  and  assistance. 
Sends  him  pair  of  gloves  ;  if  he  could  have  gotten  new  ones 
would  have  sent  them.  Hoped  Mrs.  Greene  liked  the  tea  cups. 

Vol.  i,  No.  99. 
MORGAN,  GEORGE  (Col.) : 

'779- — May  2.  Princeton. — Sent  Capt.  Clinton  $3000  to  com 
plete  the  work  of  opening  the  road  from  Turkeyfoot  to  Fort 
Pitt.  Asks  him  to  transmit  an  order  for  the  sum  expended. 
In  spite  of  delays  of  the  Treasury,  has  made  an  ample  provi 
sion  in  the  commissary  department.  The  principal  Delaware 
chiefs  on  their  way  to  Philadelphia;  has  directed  them  to 
proceed  at  once  to  headquarters,  that  His  Excellency  may  be 
informed  of  their  disposition  and  intentions;  will  detain 
them  a  day  or  two  to  repose  themselves,  and  will  write  down 
everything  they  have  to  communicate,  in  order  to  save  His 
Excellency  trouble;  wishes  they  could  be  paid  some  compli 
ment  on  their  approach  to  headquarters.  Vol.  vii,  No.  20. 

MORGAN,  JACOB  : 

1779. — May  7.  Reading.—  Acknowledging  favor  of  3oth  ult.  In 
hopes  of  getting  a  number  of  wagoners.  At  a  loss  what  to  do 
for  forage;  has  just  offered  $20.00  a  bushel.  Question  of  hir 
ing  laborers  as  drivers.  Vol.  vii,  No.  44. 

1779. — May  J.  Reading. — Same  as  letter  No.  44  in  Vol.  vii,  with 
the  exception  of  a  postscript  relative  to  the  return  of  stores 
for  the  month  of  March.  Vol.  vii,  No.  45. 

1 779. — May  28.  Reading. — Account  of  horses  and  teams  furnished 
to  Col.  Cox  and  those  ready  to  start.  Stores  to  be  sent. 

Vol.  v,  No.  87. 

J779- — May  29.  Reading. — Report  of  the  wagons  and  horses  in 
his  brigade.  Vol.  v,  No.  93. 

T779- — October  9.  Reading. — Sends  by  bearer  eleven  good  teams, 
laden  with  fifty-five  barrels  of  flour.  Impossible  to  enlist  cart 
ers  except  by  the  day,  at  $10.00  per  day.  Wagons  Col.  Cox 
ordered  almost  ready.  Axes  and  camp  kettles  on  hand. 

Vol.  i,  No.  102, 


118    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

MORGAN,  JACOB  (continued}  \ 

1780.—- January  29.  Reading. — Being  a  calculation  of  debts  due 
on  account  of  the  quartermaster  and  forage  departments,  but 
not  absolutely  exact,  as  there  are  some  accounts  against  the 
department  not  yet  found.  Vol.  i,  No.  104. 

1780. — February  4.  Reading. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  ipth 
and  observing  by  it  that  accounts  of  outstanding  debts  are  to 
be  rendered  by  March  i.  Will  do  his  best,  but  owing  to  the 
snow  thinks  it  unlikely  he  can  collect  the  whole  by  that  time. 

Vol.  i,  No.  103. 
MORGAN,  JOHN  (  Dr.)  : 

1780. — January  jo.  Philadelphia. — Asking  his  assistance  in  pro 
curing  him  quarters  for  attending  the  court-martial  at  Dr. 
Shippen's  approaching  trial.  Presumes  to  trouble  Gen.  Greene 
with  this  application  on  account  of  politeness  shown  him  by 
the  General  when  last  in  camp.  Vol.  i,  No.  101. 

MORRIS,  GOUVERNEUR: 

1779. — May  19.  Philadelphia. — Asking  that,  if  it  is  proper  and 
convenient,  his  nephew,  Lewis  Morris,  may  be  taken  into  Gen. 
Greene's  family  as  a  volunteer  aide.  Vol.  v,  No.  29. 

MOYLAN,  JOHN: 

!  7  79. — November  n.  Newburgh. — Desiring  him  to  send  a  receipt, 
endorsed,  for  a  hat  which  will  be  delivered  by  bearer. 

Vol.  i,  No.  105. 
MOYLAN,  STEPHEN  (Lieut. -Col.)  : 

1779. — November  5.  North  Castle. — If  Mr.  Bennett,  bearer  of 
this,  fails  to  get  money  from  Col.  Bostick  to  pay  for  the  forage 
for  the  Light  Dragoons,  he  begs  Gen.  Greene  to  supply  him 
with  ^20,000,  as  his  honor  is  engaged  that  the  inhabitants 
shall  be  duly  paid  for  their  forage.  Vol.  i,  No.  106. 

MUHLENBERG,  PETER  (Gen.)  I 

1 7^9. — May  n. — Asking  that  the  bearer,  James  Dunn,  a  rope- 
maker,  may  be  given  work  in  Gen.  Greene's  department. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  67. 

MURFREE,  HARDY  (Maj.)  : 

1779. — February  2^.  Paramus. — Asking  permission  to  purchase  a 
horse  belonging  to  the  public.  Vol.  i,  No.  in. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    119 

MURRAY,  JOHN  : 

. — May  n.      Boston. — Begging   him   to  forward    to    Capt. 

Sargent  certain  letters  from  his  family.  Hopes  to   see  him 

before  summer  is  over.  Vol.  vii,  No.  75. 

OLNEY,  GEORGE  : 

1779. — January  2.  Providence. — Stating  the  salary  which  he  will 
accept  as  Auditor  of  Accounts,  to  live  in  Gen.  Greene's  family 
and  have  equal  privileges  with  the  other  officers  in  the  depart 
ment.  Vol.  i,  No.  113. 

T779- — May  31.  Providence. — Made  application  to  Col.  Angell  to 
obtain  permission  for  Capt.  Littlefield  to  go  and  live  with 
Gen.  Greene  during  the  present  campaign.  Account  of  his 
journey  after  leaving  camp  and  his  meeting  with  Mrs.  Olney. 
Report  that  a  French  fleet  will  arrive  in  three  weeks.  Another 
expedition  in  preparation  against  Rhode  Island. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  19. 
OTIS,  SAMUEL  A.  : 

1779. — January  10.  Boston. — Informing  him  of  the  death  of  his 
friend  and  partner,  Mr.  Andrews,  who  was  shot  by  the  acci 
dental  discharge  of  a  pistol.  Loss  to  the  community.  Will 
execute  the  business  now  devolving  upon  him  in  the  best  man 
ner  possible.  Vol.  i,  No.  108. 
Copy  of  above  letter.  Vol.  ix,  No.  85 . 

1779. — January  14..  Boston. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2oth  ult. 
Concerning  the  purchase  of  duck  and  other  articles.  Every 
thing  intolerably  dear  and  also  upon  the  rise.  Makes  certain 
suggestions  for  procuring  supplies.  Vol.  ix,  No.  850. 

1779. — January  18.  Boston. — Has  taken  upon  himself  to  execute 
the  orders  contained  in  Gen.  Greene's  letter  of  the  5th  to  his 
deceased  friend.  Can  procure  no  vessels  upon  the  terms 
offered  by  Congress.  Mr.  Lewis  presses  hard  for  a  supply  of 
money.  Vol.  viii,  No.  75. 

1779. — February  3.  Boston. — Impossible  to  get  the  rice  freighted 
unless  Gen.  Greene  will  give  one-half  or  one-third  and  insure. 
Has  made  considerable  purchases,  in  which  he  must  have  im 
mediate  monetary  assistance.  Vol.  ix,  No.  86. 

1779. — February  6.  Boston. — Setting  forth  what  he  has  done  as 
regards  procuring  vessels.  Credit  and  cash  both  gone  at 


120         CALENDAR   OF  THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

OTIS,  SAMUEL  A.  (continued^  : 

present.  Owners  of  vessels  not  opulent,  so  that  cash  must  be 
advanced  to  get  them  to  sea ;  also  to  get  a  supply  of  duck. 
Sends  two  silver  cups  by  bearer,  which  Mr.  Andrews  bespoke 
before  his  death.  Has  lost  within  a  few  weeks  his  father, 
friend  and  wife.  Advises  putting  a  few  stores  on  each  vessel. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  74. 

1779. — February  10.  Boston. — Acknowledging  receipt  of  $44,000 
by  Adams.  Names  of  vessels,  time  of  sailing  and  terms  on 
which  they  are  hired.  Loss  of  money  if  they  are  detained. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  73. 

X779- — February  n.     Boston. — Exact  copy  of  preceding  letter. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  72. 

1779. — February  n.  Boston. — Question  of  insuring  the  vessels 
hired.  Marine  Board  has  given  Major  Chase  all  the  duck  they 
can  spare  upon  his  application  in  Gen.  Greene's  name,  leav 
ing  none  for  him  [Otis].  Enclosing  list  of  vessels. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  71. 

1779. — May  if.  Boston. — Announcing  the  arrival  of  various  ves 
sels  with  rice.  Continued  demands  on  him  will  render  his 
situation  very  uncomfortable  without  Gen.  Greene's  attention. 

Vol.  v,  No.  4. 

1779. — May  77. — Announcing  arrival  of  the  brigantine  Laurana 
with  supply  of  rice.  Mr.  Livingston  drawing  upon  him  for 
certain  expenses.  [On  back  of  MSS.]  A  bill  of  Otis  & 
Henley's.  Vol.  v,  No.  5. 

1779. — May  21.  Boston. — Sending  him  two  of  the  best  pipes  of 
wine  he  could  meet  with ;  the  article  scarce  and  dear. 
Postscript. — Stating  the  estimate  relative  to  the  rice.  Wishes 
the  escorts  might  be  enjoined  secrecy ;  every  sum  brought  for 
ward  is  magnified  to  millions.  A  fine  prize  brought  in  of  150 
pipes  of  wine.  •  Vol.  v,  No.  53. 

1779. — May  22.  Boston. — Capt.  Collier's  arrival  with  about  200 
casks  of  rice,  having  encountered  no  setbacks.  Will  en 
deavor  to  negotiate  some  bills,  but  hopes  that  will  not  prevent 
his  sending  some  cash.'  Mr.  Livingston  had  no  reason  to  com 
plain  ;  he  had  letters  of  advice  sufficient  to  point  out  his  duty, 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    121 

OTIS,  SAMUEL  A.  (continuedy. 

namely,  to  load  the  vessels  with  rice.     Will  exhibit  his  con 
tracts  to  Gen.  Greene  and  to  Mr.  Livingston  if  required. 

Vol.  v,  No.  58. 
OTIS  &  HENLEY  : 

1779. — May  10.  Boston. — Enclosing  copy  of  protest  of  the  cap 
tain  of  the  Friendship,  which  was  taken  up  as  a  transport  for 
rice  and  sustained  certain  damages.  The  Friendship  apprized 
by  indifferent  men  at  ^£4500.  Vol.  vii,  No.  64. 

A  statement  by  Robert  Craige,  captain  of  the  Friendship,  sworn 
to  before  a  Notary  Public,  protesting  against  the  seizure  and 
loss  of  his  vessel  by  the  ship  Unicorn.  Vol.  vii,  No.  640. 
1779. — May  12.  Boston. — Announcing  the  arrival  of  Capt. 
Bunker  in  port  with  358  casks  of  rice.  Six  vessels  laden  like 
wise,  sailed  with  him,  some  of  which  may  be  hourly  expected. 
Asks  for  his  immediate  support  to  pay  the  freight.  Having  no 
orders  for  the  disposition  of  the  rice,  delivered  the  cargo  to 
the  issuing  commissary.  Vol.  vii,  No.  79. 

1779. — May  /j>.  Boston. — Informing  him  that  certain  casks  were 
sent  to  Morgan  Lewis  by  mistake  instead  of  to  Fishkill ; 
therefore  Col.  Lewis  must  be  held  accountable. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  92. 

1779. — May  ji.  Boston. — Fifteen  marquees  ordered  are  in  hand. 
Encloses  return  of  their  doings  for  month  of  May. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  21. 

1779. — October  2.  Boston.— Question  of  purchasing  duck  for 
tents  j  very  scarce  and  very  dear.  Recommends  an  applica 
tion  to  the  Commercial  Committee.  Vol.  iii,  No.  86. 

1779. —  October  9.  Boston. — Assuring  him  that  his  requisition  for 
tents  and  oakum  shall  be  complied  with  as  fast  as  possible 
Congratulating  him  on  Count  d'Estaing's  arrival. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  93. 

1779. —  October  n.  Boston. — Presenting  certain  bills  for  payment, 
the  sum  being  $100,000.  Hopes  this  will  not  retard  the  sup 
ply  of  cash  promised  by  escort.  Vol.  i,  No.  109. 

1779. —  October  ij.  Boston. — Number  of  blankets  and  tents  pur 
chased.  Could  buy  to  more  advantage  had  they  earlier  notice 
and,  above  all,  a  little  cash.  Vol.  i,  No.  107. 


122    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

OTIS  &  HENLEY  (continued}  : 

1779. — October  27.  Boston. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2ist  inst. 
Number  of  tents  ready.  Numerous  creditors  prevent  further 
purchase.  An  order  upon  Nathaniel  Appleton,  Esq.,  might 
help  the  service.  Vol.  viii,  No.  76. . 

1779. —  October  28.  Boston. — Enclosing  invoice  of  twelve  hogs 
heads  of  tents  and  three  casks  of  nails,  to  be  forwarded  imme 
diately.  Vol.  viii,  No.  79. 

1779. — November  2.  Boston. — Enclosing  Mr.  Livingston's  ac 
count.  Vol.  ix,  No.  89. 

1779. — November  12.  Boston. — Has  sent  to  Col.  Smith  at  Spring 
field,  to  be  forwarded  to  Gen.  Greene,  thirteen  hogsheads  of 
tents  and  two  hogsheads  of  woolens.  Vol.  viii,  No.  80. 

1779. — November  14.  Boston. — Acknowledging  cash.  Necessity 
of  procuring  materials  for  tents.  Hon.  Messrs.  Adams  and 
Dana  sail  that  morning  for  France.  Vol.  viii,  No.  81. 

1779. — November  17.  Boston. — Announcing  the  dispatch  by  Mr. 
King  of  casks  of  tents,  etc.  Vol.  ix,  No.  90. 

1779. — December  j.  Boston. — Enclosing  invoice  of  tents  and 
clothing,  etc.  Vol.  i,  No.  116. 

£779. — December  14.  Boston. — Sorry  every  letter  groans  for  re 
mittance,  but  it  can't  be  helped.  Question  of  tents.  Requi 
sition  from  His  Excellency  for  1000  to  1500  tents;  order 
confused  with  his  [Gen.  Greene's],  but  no  harm  done. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  95. 

1780. — February  ip.     Boston. — Has  forwarded  to  Col.  Smith  two 
hogsheads  of  markees  ;  encloses  invoice.       Vol.  i,  No.  115. 
PAINE,  NATHANIEL: 

!78o. — February  8.  Boston. — Announcing  a  number  of  articles 
sent  forward.  Vol.  i,  No.  114. 

PAINE,  THOMAS  : 

1 7 ig.— January  ji. — Has  stayed  at  home  to  avoid  being  asked 
questions,  but  hearing  of  Gen.  Greene's  expected  departure, 
must  break  his  reserve  by  calling  upon  him  that  very  day. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  9. 
PAINTER,  GAMALIEL  : 

1779. — November  15.  fishkill. — Asking  that  the  bearer,  Mr.  Ezra 
Benedict,  sergeant  in  his  company  of  artificers,  may  get  his 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     123 

PAINTER,  GAMALIEL  (continued} : 

discharge.     Induced    by  the  circumstances  of  his  family   to 
endorse  his  request.  Vol.  ix,  No.  94. 

PALFREY,  WILLIAM  : 

1779-— -January  14. — Apologizing  for  not  writing  sooner  as  he  has 
been  with  his  family  in  the  country.  Report  which  prevailed 
in  Boston  that  Gen.  Greene  had  been  kidnapped  by  the 
Tories  and  carried  prisoner  to  New  York.  Has  just  spent  a 
fortnight  with  Gen.  Hancock,  who  is  sufficiently  recovered 
from  his  attack  of  gout  to  attend  the  Assembly.  Coolness  be 
tween  him  and  Gen.  Gates  ;  neither  they  nor  their  ladies  visit. 
Gen.  Gates'  family  involved  in  quarrels  ever  since  their 
arrival.  Mr.  Bob  Gates  and  Mr.  Carter  fought,  but  it  was  a 
bloodless  encounter.  Marquis  on  board  the  Alliance  in 
Nantasket  Road,  waiting  for  a  wind.  Necessaries  of  life  risen 
to  a  terrible  pitch.  Wishes  a  "Locke"  or  "Colbert" 
might  start  up  and  teach  the  art  of  finance.  Intends  to  resign 
his  commission,  his  family  being  large,  his  children  young  and 
needing  his  support.  Speaks  of  the  accidental  shooting  of 
Mr.  Andrews.  If  necessary  to  appoint  some  other  person  as  his 
agent  in  Boston,  begs  leave  to  offer  his  services.  Remem 
brances  to  friends.  Sends  for  his  amusement  the  current 
prices  of  sundry  articles  in  Boston.  Vol.  ii,  No.  12. 

PARSONS,  SAMUEL  H.  : 

1779. — May  23.  Reading. — His  brigade  ready  to  march  if  only 
they  can  be  supplied  with  tents  and  portmanteaus.  Enemy's 
position  somewhat  altered  ;  their  forces  chiefly  posted  at  Kings- 
bridge,  Horn's  Hook  and  near  Hallet's  Cove,  on  Long  Island  ; 
position  of  their  boats.  Asks  if  the  late  embarkation  from 
New  York  is  not  designed  for  Virginia.  Desires  to  know  the 
situation  of  Burgoyne's  troops.  Vol.  v,  No.  67. 

1779. — May  24.  Reading. — His  brigade  totally  without  portman 
teaus  or  tents.  Begs  they  may  be  supplied  at  once.  Number 
of  wagons  needed.  Vol.  vi,  No.  3. 

PATERSON,  JOHN  : 

1779. — November  15. — Well  acquainted  with  the  circumstances  of 
Mr.  Benedict's  family  and  therefore  recommends  his  dis 
charge,  if  it  can  be  done  without  damage  to  the  public. 
[Written  on  back  of  letter  No.  94,  Vol.  ix.] 

Vol.  ix,  No  94#. 


124          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

PATTERSON,  W.  : 
1779. — February   14.      Cumberland  County. — Acknowledging    his 

favor  per  express  that  morning  and  will  begin  his  journey  the 

next  day.     His  ill  state  of  body  will  not  admit  much  speed. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  88. 
1779. — May    29.     Philadelphia. — Disposition    made    of    saddle, 

bridle  and  horse.     Asking  that  he  may  be  allowed  to  keep  two 

suits  of  Indian  clothes    for   family  use.     Leaves   it   to    Gen. 

Greene  to  settle  what  his  services  have  been  worth. 

Vol.  v,  No.  96. 

PATTON,  ROBERT  (Col.)  : 

1779. — May  7.  Lebanon. — Concerning  the  stores  to  be  forwarded 
up  the  Susquehanna.  In  a  few  days  will  send  fifty  teams  to 
Philadelphia.  Vol.  vii,  No.  55. 

1779. — May  10.  Easton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  5th  inst. 
Conductors  and  teamsters  cannot  be  had  under  the  price 
mentioned.  Everything  shall  be  done  to  Gen.  Sullivan's 
satisfaction.  Has  good  prospects  of  securing  horses  for  Mrs. 
Greene  and  has  actually  secured  for  her  thirty  Ib.  butter. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  56. 

1780. — January  19.  Lebanon. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2d  inst. 
Encloses  an  order  from  Col.  John  Cox  for  sundries.  If  he 
has  to  procure  horses  will  need  at  least  ^600,000.  Question  of 
returns.  Has  sent  twenty-four  horses  out  of  his  own  teams  to 
Col.  Neville  who  was  much  distressed  for  them  ;  needs  cash  at 
once  to  replace  them.  Vol.  ii,  No.  i. 

1780. — February  14.  Lebanon. — Acknowledging  favor  of  25th 
ult.  and  circular  letter  of  ipth  ult.  According  to  request  has 
sent  his  estimates  01'  the  cash  he  wants  now  and  in  the  future. 
Has  been  obliged  for  some  time  to  risk  his  credit  by  supplying 
the  Virginia  troops  with  horses  on  their  way  south,  and  unless 
soon  supplied  with  cash  his  credit  will  fall  to  the  ground. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  6. 

1 780. — February  27.  Lebanon. — Enclosing  one  of  a  book  of  certifi 
cates  ;  has  settled  with  the  greater  part  of  his  workmen. 
What  records  he  makes  when  he  gives  a  certificate.  Books 
will  be  ready  for  settlement  by  the  loth  of  March.  Impossi 
ble  for  him  to  set  out  for  Philadelphia  without  cash ;  prays 
him  to  write  Col.  Pettit  to  send  some.  Vol.  ii,  Nos.  4,  5. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     125 

PETERS,  RICHARD  : 

I779-— January  11.  War  Office. — The  opinion  of  the  Board  is 
that  the  Deputy  Quartermaster-General  of  the  department 
should  reside  at  or  near  the  barracks  built  for  the  troops  of 
the  Convention  in  Albemarle  county,  Va.  Has  informed  the 
Barrackmaster-General  that  Gen.  Greene's  deputy  will  provide 
fuel  and  the  commissary  candles  for  the  Convention  troops. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  8. 

1779. — October  21.  War  Office. — Acknowledging  favor  of  loth 
inst.  and  the  returns  accompanying  it.  Asking  to  be  kept  more 
fully  informed  as  to  the  stores  received  and  issued  by  the 
Forage  department.  Vol.  ii,  No.  7. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.): 

1779. — February  10.  Philadelphia. — Busy  planning  a  route  for 
the  march  of  Pulaski's  Legion  from  Philadelphia  to  Georgia. 
Constant  calls  on  him  for  money,  and  not  a  shilling  from  the 
Treasury.  Major  Eyre  has  just  called  on  him  concerning  the 
matter  of  taking  charge  of  public  ferries.  Enclosing  letter 
from  Col.  Hooper  with  an  avowal  in  it  of  having  paid  £5  a 
day  for  teams.  Necessity  alone  can  justify  such  an  extravagant 
advance.  February  ii.  —Has  written  directing  Mr.  Hol- 
lingsworth  to  erect  stores  at  the  Head  of  Elk  on  the  most 
economical  plan.  Wishing  him  to  mention  the  particular 
sums  he  desires  sent  to  Boston.  Compliments  to  Mrs.  Greene 
and  Mrs.  Washington.  Vol.  iv,  No.  83. 

1779. — February  ij.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of 
the  i2th  inst.  Has  at  length  obtained  a  warrant  for  $1,500,- 
ooo,  but  it  is  as  yet  intangible.  Promises  to  send  some  when 
it  materializes.  Question  of  accounts.  Asking  him  to  state 
in  writing  the  several  matters  the  Board  of  War  promised  to 
report  to  Congress,  that  he  may  jog  their  memory.  Necessity 
of  a  separate  quartermaster  for  Gen.  Pulaski.  Secret  intelli 
gence  of  great  importance  received  by  Congress ;  many 
conjectures  as  to  its  nature  ;  good  effect  on  commerce.  En 
closing  letter  of  Mr.  Hubbard.  Questions  the  propriety  of 
sending  vessels  to  South  Carolina.  Received  returns  from 
Fishkill.  Vol.  iv,  No.  82. 

1779. — February  21.  Philadelphia. — Surrounded  by  demands  for 
money,  but  will  send  Gen.  Greene  ,£77,000,  also  sums  to  Mr. 


126    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued) : 

Otis  and  Mr.  Greene.  Count  Pulaski  in  town,  waiting  to 
settle  his  accounts ;  concluded  to  send  the  legion  by  way  of 
Winchester.  Question  of  procuring  sail-duck,  also  pack- 
saddles.  Enclosing  rough  drafts  of  several  important  matters. 
Relates  the  history  of  his  late  correspondence  with  Mr. 
Secretary  Matlack  over  a  matter  of  certificates  and  how  he 
[Pettit]  lost  his  temper.  Mr.  Calhoun's  demand  for  money. 
Ill  treatment  of  prisoners  at  Charlotteville.  It  being  Sunday 
has  leisure  to  write  all  this.  Vol.  iv,  No.  75. 

1779. — February  22.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  a  letter  from  Mr. 
Ross  to  Col.  Cox.  Arrival  of  Capt.  Cunningham  in  14  days 
from  Martinique.  Count  d'Estaing  lies  in  Port  Royal,  the 
British  fleet  being  at  present  superior ;  but  he  expects  further 
reinforcements.  Vol.  iv,  No  76. 

1779. — February  25.  Philadelphia. — Concerning  a  visit  he  paid 
the  Council  at  their  earnest  solicitation.  Proposed  charges 
against  Gen.  Arnold.  Unfavorable  attitude  of  the  Council 
toward  Mr.  Mitchell ;  their  expressions  plainly  indicated  a 
prosecution.  Later  Mr.  Mitchell  received  letter  from  the 
Council,  notifying  him  that  they  intended  to  proceed  against 
him  on  the  resolution  of  Congress  of  February  9,  1778  (see 
Vol.  x,  No.  54),  unless  he  should  forthwith  show  cause  to  the 
contrary.  Advice  he  gave  Mr.  Mitchell.  Thinks  Mr.  M.'s 
conduct  has  been  indiscreet  but  nothing  more.  The  whole 
affair  of  a  delicate  and  embarrassing  nature. 

Vol.  x,  No.  2. 

1779. — February  26.  Philadelphia. — Has  forwarded  to  Col.  Cox 
all  the  returns  of  a  late  date.  Numerous  duties  which  fall  to 
him.  Must  obtain  some  assistance.  Difficulties  in  obtaining 
sums  of  money  from  the  Treasury.  His  ideas  about  collecting 
and  sending  in  the  vouchers.  Johnson  Smith's  accounts.  Mr. 
Mitchell's  affair.  An  estimate  of  the  expenses  of  the  Quarter 
master's  department  for  an  army  of  6000  men  for  one  year. 
February  27. — Just  heard  from  Col.  Cox  of  the  enemy's  being 
out ;  next  account  will  be  of  their  going  in  and  then  an 
embarkation.  Must  put  off  his  trip  to  Trenton,  as  in  the 
present  crisis  of  affairs  he  is  afraid  to  be  a  day  absent. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  13. 


CALENDAK  OF  THE  GREECE  CORRESPONDENCE.     127 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  {continued)  : 

1779. — February  26.  Philadelphia. — Mr.  Mitchell's  difficulty  with 
the  Council  about  certain  negotiations  with  Gen.  Arnold.  Mr. 
Mitchell's  efforts  to  extricate  himself  only  seem  to  plunge  him 
into  deeper  distress  ;  has  begged  him  [Pettit]  to  soften  his  case 
before  the  Council.  Wrote  a  private  letter  to  the  President  on 
the  subject,  setting  forth  his  belief  that  Mr.  Mitchell  may  have 
been  indiscreet  but  never  fraudulent;  the  President's  answer 
expressed  a  different  opinion  of  his  conduct.  No  hope,  there 
fore,  in  that  direction.  February  27. — Mr.  Mitchell  has  just 
left  after  expressing  concern  that  the  Council  should  suspect 
him  of  want  of  candor  and  offering  to  make  an  explicit  decla 
ration  of  the  facts.  Has  just  written  a  letter  to  the  President 
in  which  he  conveyed  this  declaration  to  the  Council. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  14. 

1779. — May  5.  Philadelphia. — Showing  the  various  dispositions 
made  of  a  million  dollars  suddenly  received.  Other  clamorous 
calls  for  money.  Business  of  detention  of  vessels  in  South  Car 
olina.  Plans  for  the  erection  of  stores  at  the  Head  of  Elk. 
Suggests  advisability  of  waiting  before  taking  the  Forage  de 
partment  out  of  Mr.  Hollingsworth's  hands.  Monstrous  prices 
paid  by  Mr.  Ross  for  teams  and  his  reported  incapacity.  Small 
money  matters.  Vol.  vii,  No.  34. 

1779. — May  7.  Philadelphia. — Cannot  obtain  cash  as  fast  as  it  is 
needed.  Has  applied  to  the  Board  for  five  millions  more,  but 
has  received  no  answer.  Measures  of  Congress  to  restore  credit 
of  money  so  far  ineffectual  and  likely  never  to  succeed.  Char 
acter  of  Mr.  Steel;  his  fitness  for  his  position.  Dined  with 
His  Excellency  th'e  Minister  of  France  at  Col.  Cox's.  In 
consequence  of  Mr.  Erskine's  letter  has  purchased  a  reflecting 
telescope,  which  will  forward  immediately.  The  department 
injured  by  conduct  of  certain  officers  in  Lancaster  and  Dela 
ware.  Fears  concerning  Col.  Patton's  character ;  for  further 
information  refers  Gen.  Greene  to  Gen.  Smallwood's  chaplain, 
Mr.  Montgomery.  Vol.  vii,  No.  43. 

1779. — May  ii.  Philadelphia. — Col.  Steel  in  town  with  his  ac 
counts  ;  will  examine  them  in  a  day  or  two  ;  at  a  loss  how  to 
break  to  him  Gen.  Greene's  wish  of  dropping  him  ;  he  is 
pressing  for  a  sum  of  money  to  send  to  Fort  Pitt.  Will  give 


128    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued}: 

Col.  Hooper's  demands  the  preference  to  all  others,  but  when 
is  uncertain,  owing  to  depleted  state  of  his  coffers.  Delay  in 
getting  the  five  millions  he  applied  for.  The  Board  ot  War  in 
high  dudgeon  with  Col.  Wadsworth  owing  to  a  letter  just  re 
ceived  from  him  respecting  the  Commissary  department,  con 
taining  sentiments  a  benevolent  mind  would  not  harbor  re 
specting  any  but  a  set  of  villains.  Plans  of  Congress  for  the 
restoration  of  money.  Settlement  of  his  accounts. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  67. 

*779' — May  ij.  Philadelphia. — Summoned  by  Board  of  War  and 
witnessed  an  altercation  between  Mr.  Caldwell  and  Mr.  Mitch 
ell  over  a  parcel  of  Brabant  linen  to  which  they  both  laid  claim. 
The  Board  then  asked  in  what  manner  and  under  what  escorts 
the  stores  were  to  be  forwarded  from  Estherton.  Negotiations 
with  the  Treasury.  Number  of  messengers  waiting  for  money. 
Treasurer  harassed  and  soured.  Distressed  for  want  of  proper 
assistance  in  the  matter  of  accounts.  Wishes  Col.  Blodgett 
might  be  spared  to  him.  Murmurs  against  Mr.  Ross  and  Col. 
Patterson,  both  appointed  by  Col.  Cox.  Vol.  vii,  No.  90. 

1779. — May  19.  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  a  copy  of  Col.  Hol- 
lingsworth's  letter  announcing  the  appearance  of  the  enemy  in 
the  bay,  the  landing  of  three  or  four  thousand  men  at  Ports 
mouth  on  their  march  to  Williamsburg,  and  fourteen  sail  lying 
under  New  Point  Comfort.  Explains  away  a  certain  phrase  in 
his  letter  which  Gen.  Greene  took  offense  at.  Desires  Mrs. 
Greene's  instructions  as  to  the  locket.  Hopes  of  getting 
money  from  the  Treasury.  Vol.  v,  No.  26. 

1 779. — May  21.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  igth  inst. 
Misunderstanding  about  the  application  to  the  Council  for 
wagons.  The  Council  as  susceptible  of  injury  as  a  gouty  foot. 
Scheme  he  entertains  of  reducing  the  number  of  Deputies  in 
Pennsylvania ;  advantages  of  this  arrangement.  Amount  of 
money  he  is  disbursing.  Enclosing  Capt.  Rice's  letter;  also 
a  copy  of  one  from  Col.  Finney,  announcing  the  cutting  off  of 
thirty  of  the  enemy  on  an  excursion.  Hints  at  two  interesting 
anecdotes  which  he  would  tell  if  he  had  the  time 

Vol.  v,  No.  44. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     129 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued} : 

*779- — May  23.  Philadelphia. — Copy  of  return  of  boats  made  by 
Major  Eyre.  Recommends  letting  the  boats  remain  where 
they  are.  Vol.  vi,  No.  i. 

J779- — May  23.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  zist 
inst.  Has  sent  for  Major  Eyre  to  get  the  necessary  information 
about  the  boats.  Negotiating  with  the  Council  about  the  au 
thority  to  call  out  wagons.  The  Council's  letter  to  Gen.  Sul 
livan  concerning  M.  H.,  whose  business  they  think  has  been 
designedly  neglected.  Necessary  to  have  some  solid  founda 
tion  for  such  an  important  act  as  the  removal  of  a  public  officer. 
Referred  Col.  Mitchell  to  Gens.  Greene  and  Cox  for  details 
of  the  business  of  providing  tents.  Heavy  calls  on  him  for 
money ;  alarmed  lest  his  department  should  fall  into  disgrace 
for  want  of  it.  A  printed  handbill  just  distributed  threatening 
vengeance  on  monopolizing  speculators  unless  prices  are  re 
duced  to  the  state  of  last  Christmas.  Gathering  of  a  well-regu 
lated  mob ;  militia  assembling  on  the  commons.  Depreciation 
of  money ;  resolution  of  Congress  to  raise  forty-five  millions 
more  by  taxes.  Tuesday. — Inhabitants  to  hold  meeting  at 
the  State  House  at  4  o'clock  to  discuss  present  situation. 

Vol.  v,  No.  61. 

1 779. — May  27.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  25th  inst. 
Question  of  transporting  the  stores.  Boats  will  be  all  in  order 
by  the  following  week.  Supply  of  tents.  Distressed  for  money. 
Private  conference  with  Governor  Reed.  Well  drawn  petition, 
signed  by  a  great  number  of  citizens,  with  the  Governor  at  the 
head,  has  been  presented  to  Congress  on  the  subject  of  money. 
Immediate  attention  paid  to  it.  Vol.  v,  No.  84. 

1779. — October  75.  Philadelphia. — Account  of  an  interview  he 
had  with  the  Board  of  Congress,  during  which  he  laid  before 
them  the  situation  of  the  Quartermaster's  department  and  the 
probable  consequences  if  they  were  not  supplied  with  money. 
After  much  discussion,  procured  a  warrant  on  the  Loan  Office 
for  two  millions,  and  one  on  the  Loan  Office  in  New  Jersey  for 
$700,000  to  help  Mr.  Furman.  Col.  Mitchell's  application  for 
teams  to  the  Council.  Sends,  by  Mr.  Frame,  $171,000  for 
him,  and  the  like  sum  for  Col.  Hay.  Vol.  iii,  No.  97. 


130    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

1779. — October  16.  Philadelphia. — Has  sent  $171,000  for  Gen. 
Greene,  and  a  like  sum  for  Col.  Hay — all  he  can  muster  at 
present.  Mr.  Hubbard  and  Mr.  Lewis  will  probably  be  relieved 
by  the  warrant  on  the  Loan  Office.  Vol.  iii,  No.  96. 

1779. — October  22.  Philadelphia. — Difficulties  as  to  money  still 
continue.  Concerning  the  locket  for  Mrs.  Mitchell.  What 
has  become  of  Count  d'Estaing?  Never  sanguine  about  his 
expedition  against  New  York ;  thinks  the  first  news  of  him  will 
come  from  West  Indies.  Militia  preparing  to  start  at  the 
earliest  notice  of  his  approach,  with  the  President  of  the  State 
at  their  head.  Vol.  viii,  No.  84. 

1779. — October  27.  Philadelphia. — Has  heard  by  this  time  that 
Count  d'Estaing  was  unexpectedly  detained  in  Georgia  ;  im 
agines  it  is  too  late  for  any  operations  against  New  York  that 
season.  Wages  of  ship  carpenters.  Left  Col.  Cox  at  Tren 
ton.  Demands  increase  faster  than  the  supply  of  money. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  85. 

1779. — October  30.  Philadelphia.  —  Has  paid  Messrs.  Otis  & 
Henley's  draft;  money  just  dribbles  in  from  Treasury.  Sends 
him  by  a  kind  of  stealth  $228,000.  Other  demands  on  him. 
Has  asked  Board  of  War  for  an  immediate  advance  of  $3,000,- 
ooo ;  need  of  constant  applications.  Rumor  of  a  battle  in  the 
British  Channel.  Admiral  Gambin  in  the  Ardent  sunk  with 
colors  flying ;  rest  of  British  fleet  scattered  and  taking  shelter 
in  different  ports.  Another  reported  rich  prize  sent  in  by  Capt 
Geddis.  Nothing  further  heard  of  Count  d'Estaing. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  86. 

1779. — November 5.  Philadelphia. — No  result  of  his  application 
to  the  Treasury  Board.  Congress  at  present  weak.  Sketches 
the  present  situation  of  the  department.  Criticises  the  methods 
of  the  Treasury  Board.  November  9. — Has  been  busy  finding 
a  house.  Treasury  Board  has  promised  to  report  a  warrant  for 
five  millions  ;  in  the  meantime  numerous  calls  upon  him  must 
remain  unanswered.  His  opinion  respecting  salary  of  officers. 
Advises  Gen.  Greene  to  write  Congress  on  the  subject  of 
money,  but  recommends  his  adopting  a  moderate  tone.  Mr. 
Hewes'  ill  health.  Vol.  ix,  No.  96. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     131 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued} : 

1779. — November  19.  Philadelphia. — Busy  moving  in  town.  Ex 
act  situation  of  his  house  at  Fourth  and  Market  streets. 
Encloses  a  number  of  papers.  Is  as  poor  as  Job.  Delays 
incident  to  electing  a  new  Treasury  Board ;  thinks  the  two 
men  chosen  thus  far  a  strange  selection.  Mr.  Furman's  de 
mand  for  Sussex  County  if  Col.  Hooper  leaves  the  department ; 
his  reasons  for  wanting  it.  Congress  brooding  over  a  regu 
lating  scheme  to  anticipate  the  proposed  convention  of  North 
ern  and  Middle  States.  Vol.  ix,  No.  99. 

1779. — November  23.  Philadelphia. — In  an  awkward  situation  as 
to  moving  and  in  a  wretched  state  as  to  money.  Steps  taken 
by  him  to  obtain  cash.  Would  tell  him  secrets  about  the 
French  fleet  and  also  a  new  scheme  in  Congress  to  raise 
money,  if  Gen.  Greene  ever  told  him  a  word  of  the  movings 
and  shiftings  of  the  army.  Vol.  ix,  No.  103. 

1779. — November  28.  Philadelphia. — Have  taken  possession  of 
their  new  habitation.  Hopes  of  a  sum  of  money  from  the 
Treasurer.  Nothing  further  heard  of  the  troops  bound  to  the 
southward.  High  prices  of  everything.  Schemes  of  Congress 
concerning  the  staff.  Valuable  enclosure  for  Col.  Lewis. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  104. 

J779- — November  29.  Philadelphia.  —Highly  seasoned  letters 
from  Col.  Hay  and  others,  which  he  has  been  showing  the 
Treasury  Board.  Informing  him  of  the  arrival  of  a  small 
vessel  from  the  West  Indies  which  will  nearly  replace  their 
loss  in  the  brig  Gerard.  Sends  him  by  Mr.  Parsell  $200,000 ; 
the  same  sum  goe^  to  Col.  Hay.  Vol.  ix,  No.  105. 

1779. — December  2.  Philadelphia. — Concerning  his  presentation 
on  behalf  of  Gen.  Greene  of  the  locket,  and  Mrs.  Mitchell's 
graceful  acceptance  of  it.  Question  of  the  tradesman's  bill 
and  the  exorbitant  price  of  gold.  State  of  his  feelings  toward 
the  Treasury.  Account  of  terrible  arrears  in  his  department 
and  his  numerous  appeals,  few  of  which  were  granted  \  sus 
pects  partiality  to  other  departments.  Desires  his  and  Mr. 
Weiss'  advice  on  the  best  means  of  preparing  an  account  of 
expenditures.  Vol.  ii,  No.  16. 

1779. — December  4.  Philadelphia. — Account  of  a  conversation 
held  with  the  Treasury  Board,  in  which  he  set  forth  in  quite  a 


132    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued} : 

long  speech  the  need  of  money  and  the  tardiness  with  which 
it  was  supplied,  especially  to  his  department.  Letter  of  the 
ist  inst.  from  Col.  Biddle  mentioning  the  situation  of  the 
army  as  three  miles  west  of  Morris  ;  desires  an  order  on  the 
Treasury  for  $500,000  to  provide  for  the  cavalry.  Resolve  of 
Congress  to  draw  bills  on  Europe  at  six  months'  sight  for 
^200,000  sterling ;  also  to  move  from  Philadelphia  the'  next 
spring,  but  not  yet  determined  whither.  Suffering  from  in 
flammation  of  one  eye,  which  may  prevent  his  writing. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  15. 

1 779. — December  28.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  letter  of  24th 
inst.  Announcing  his  appointment  as  one  of  the  Managers  of 
the  Assembly ;  does  not  like  to  decline  as  it  might  knock  up 
the  amusement  or  bring  the  Tories  into  consequence  again, 
just  as  they  are  humbly  coming  to  amusements  as  visitors  on 
their  good  behavior.  Col.  Mitchell  shines  in  the  administra 
tion  of  the  laws  of  the  Assembly.  Sends  him  by  Thomas 
McDowell,  express-rider,  $171,000,  but  warns  him  that  he 
will  get  no  more.  Obliged  to  send  many  messengers  away 
empty.  Two  or  three  new  Committees  of  Congress  appointed 
respecting  supplies  ;  they  are  calling  for  estimates  and  returns, 
scarcely  knowing  what  they  ask  for,  or  what  to  do  with  the 
answers  when  they  get  them.  Vol.  ii,  No.  17. 

1780. — January  jr.  Philadelphia. — Want  of  money.  Scheme  of 
drawing  bills  turning  almost  to  a  bubble.  "Thus  public 
affairs  are  managed!"  First  division  of  Virginia  troops 
have  marched.  Room  always  ready  for  Mrs.  Greene. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  83. 

1780. — -January  18.  Philadelphia. — Glad  to  find  that  each  man  in 
the  army  can  again  draw  an  entire  ration  per  day.  Effect  on 
the  arrangements  of  his  department  of  the  late  law  passed  in 
Jersey  for  purchasing.  Congress  acting  as  though  they  wanted 
to  get  him  and  his  agents  out  of  the  way,  and  had  not  nearly 
spirit  enough  to  say  so.  Reasons  against  his  resigning. 
Things  in  a  bad  way.  Stream  of  new  money  dried  up.  Taxes 
inadequate  to  meet  the  demands.  Domestic  loans  looked  at 
askance  by  the  prudent.  Vol.  ii,  No.  18. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued)'. 

1780.— January  26.  Philadelphia. — Difficulty  of  getting  his  debts 
paid  by  the  Treasury  Board.  Enclosing  resolution  of  Con 
gress  of  the  2oth ;  also  a  letter  received  that  day  from  Board 
of  War.  Can  do  nothing  without  money,  which  he  can 
not  get.  Congress  doing  nothing  to  the  point.  Surprised  at 
Col.  Mitchell's  delaying  so  long  at  camp  when  his  presence  is 
needed  in  Philadelphia.  Insufficient  number  of  teams  employed 
in  carrying  provisions  for  him  to  Trenton  ;  afraid  to  give  other 
than  general  directions,  as  Col.  Mitchell  is  expected  every 
day.  Vol.  ii,  No.  19. 

1780. — February  26.  Philadelphia. — In  compliance  with  his  re 
quest,  has  obtained  a  special  order  on  the  Loan  Office  for 
$250,000,  which  granted  nothing,  because  it  deprived  him  of 
getting  the  like  sum  for  other  purposes.  Trouble  with  the 
Treasury  Board  over  orders  they  gave  him,  and  which  now 
they  decline  to  be  responsible  for.  High  complaints  against 
Col.  Cook  ;  has  written  him  a  letter  on  the  subject.  Things 
going  from  bad  to  worse — miserable  condition  of  horses,  lack 
of  money  and  pressure  of  creditors,  and  no  disposition  on  the 
part  of  his  superiors  to  lessen  the  difficulties.  Remarkable 
manner  in  which  the  public  debts  are  annihilated — on  paper. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  20. 

PICKERING,  TIMOTHY  : 

1780.— January  26.  War  Office.— Asking  him  to  look  into  the 
claim  of  one  Jeremiah  Clark,  and  compensate  him  for  the 
articles  falling  within  Gen.  Greene's  department.  Has  reason 
to  think  that  Mr.  Clark  and  his  men  deserve  a  generous  re 
ward  for  bringing  off  the  aforesaid  articles. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  106. 

T779- — February  2.  War  Office. — Opinion  of  the  Board  that  all 
clothing  in  Mr.  Otis'  hands  should  be  reserved  for  the  mili 
tary  part  of  the  army.  Vol.  viii,  No.  106. 

1779. — February  26.  War  Office. — Suggesting  certain  regulations 
to  be  adopted  in  the  case  of  soldiers  discharged  from  duty  as 
wagoners,  so  that  they  may  return  at  once  to  their  regiments, 
and  their  officers  may  know  what  has  become  of  them. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  21. 


134    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

PIERSE,  JOHN,  JR.  : 

1780. — November  Q.  West  Point. — Asking  him  to  give  directions 
that  his  office  may  be  supplied  with  firewood. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  95. 
"PLEBIA:  " 

Poem  by  a  young  lady,  signed  Plebia,  to  Gen.  Greene,  founded 
on  a  quotation  of  Plato's,  that  "  The  general  of  an  army  .... 
looks  upon  himself  as  an  executor  of  Divine  justice  by  war, 
but  he  banishes  all  private  views,  false  glory,  unbridled  ambi 
tion,  barbarous  cruelties  and  unjust  exactions." 

Vol.  x,  No.  6a. 
PUTNAM,  ISAAC  (Gen.)  : 

1779. — May  g.  Reading. — Acknowledging  favor  of  3d  ult.  Con 
cerning  the  frequent  applications  made  by  owners  of  land  in 
the  vicinity  of  the  encampment  for  orders  to  procure  payment 
for  woods,  timber  and  other  articles  furnished  for  the  use  of 
the  division.  Some  general  rule  must  be  adopted.  Asks  Gen. 
Greene  to  suggest  some  method  most  conducive  to  the  public 
good.  Vol.  vii,  No.  50. 

REED,  JOSEPH  (Pres't  of  Pennsylvania)  : 

1779. — January  28. — Asking  that  the  Quartermaster's  department 
will  settle  John  Coryell's  affairs — that  is,  if  he  does  not  refuse 
reasonable  propositions.  Vol.  ix,  No.  107. 

1779. — January  30.  Walnut  St. — Wishes  to  know  whether  he  has 
given  any  orders  or  directions  to  any  officers  in  his  depart 
ment  to  settle  the  account,  which  was  lately  pending  between 
Gen.  Arnold  and  certain  subjects  of  Pennsylvania.  Some 
transactions  mentioned  as  having  passed  highly  injurious  to 
the  interest  and  honor  of  the  State.  Vol.  ii,  No.  22. 

1779. — -January  jo. — Acknowledging  his  favor,  which  he  will  com 
municate  to  the  Council.  Thinks  it  wiser,  if  Mr.  Mitchell  has 
anything  to  say,  for  him  to  write  it.  Council  meets  that  even 
ing,  so  that  if  anything  is  to  be  offered,  the  sooner  the  better. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  23. 

1779. — February  I.  Council  Chamber,  Philadelphia. — In  answer 
to  his  letter  can  only  say  that  Jordan  has  sworn  to  the  particu 
lars  he  mentioned  Mr.  Mitchell's  representation  will  have  its 
due  weight,  if  he  thinks  proper  to  make  it  in  writing.  Re- 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     135 


REED,  JOSEPH  (Pres't  of  Pennsylvania) 
quests  him  by  the  desire  of  Council  to  send  them  an  office 
transcript  of  the  entry  of  these  wagons  into  the  public  service 
and  their  discharge,  and  also  attested  copies  of  the  certificates. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  24. 

1779.  —  May  29.  Philadelphia.  —  Indignant  at  the  expression  of  a 
hope  in  one  of  Gen.  Greene's  letters  that  the  prejudices 
against  Gen.  Sullivan  and  Col.  Hooper  will  not  embarrass  the 
public  service.  Declares  that  "if  the  devil  had  been  general 
and  the  next  imp  in  mischief  and  wickedness  his  quarter 
master  "  would  still  have  done  everything  to  forward  the 
service.  Introducing  Col.  Matlack,  who  attends  with  the 
papers  on  Gen.  Arnold's  trial.  Kept  from  camp  owing  to 
delicacy  on  account  of  Arnold's  trial.  VoL  v,  No.  95. 

1779.  —  February  4.  Walnut  St.  —  Their  proposition  respecting  the 
bridge  at  Schuylkill  made  to  Gen.  Greene  has  remained  unan 
swered  some  time.  The  Assembly  having  met,  they  therefore 
request  an  early  determination.  Vol.  viii,  No.  87. 

Ross,  GEORGE: 

1779.  —  May  23.  Lancaster.  —  Acknowledging  favor  of  the  i9th 
inst.  Difficulty  of  engaging  carters.  Number  of  teams  and 
horses  on  hand.  Vol.  v,  No.  63. 

!  779.__y^/j;  29.  Philadelphia.  —  Acknowledging  favor  of  2oth  inst. 
Is  sending  an  account  of  his  issues  for  a  year  ending  May  i, 
1779.  Busy  making  returns  of  stores  on  hand  and  persons  em 
ployed.  Vol.  viii,  No.  88. 

1779.  —  December  2.     Lancaster.  —  Enclosing  a  return  of  stores  on 
hand  and  persons  employed  up  to  the  ist  inst.     Desires  some 
printed  blanks  for  returns.  Vol.  ii,  No.  26. 

1780.  —  Febrttary  f.     Lancaster.  —  Badness  of  roads  and  hurry  of 
troops  passing  through  prevented  his  sending  on  the  returns  of 
January.     The  requests  in  his  letters  shall  be  strictly  complied 
with.  Vol.  ii,  No.  27. 

1780.  —  February  18.  Lancaster.  —  In  consequence  of  repeated  di 
rections,  has  had  advertisements  struck  and  distributed  through 
his  district,  calling  on  the  people  to  come  in  and  make  settle 
ment.  So  far  only  six  persons  have  applied.  Some  other 
expedient  might  perhaps  be  better.  Vol.  ii,  No.  25. 


136    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

RUSSELL,  WILLIAM  (Col.)  : 

1779. — November  8.  Camp  near  Smith' s. — Just  returned  from  Mor- 
ristown,  where  Col.  Abeel  has  been  acquitted  of  the  charge 
against  him.  Advises  the  publishing  of  certain  letters  in  order 
to  do  some  justice  to  Col.  Abeel's  character.  Capt.  Young 
wishes  him  to  inform  Gen.  Greene  that  he  has  a  horse  which 
he  wants  to  exchange  for  a  Continental  mare  ;  describes  them. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  28. 
ST.  CLAIR,  ARTHUR  (Gen.) : 

1780. — February  7.  Crane's  Mills. — Requesting  that  a  horse  may 
be  sent  him,  as  his  own  is  quite  worn  out  and  he  has  to  make 
twenty  or  thirty  miles  daily.  Has  neither  wax  nor  wafers  to 
close  his  letters.  Vol.  ii,  No.  64. 

SANFORD,  LEMUEL  (  Justice  of  the  Peace),  and  Five  Selectmen 
of  Reading : 

November  i. — Asking  that  Joseph  Griffin,  an  artificer,  may  be 
discharged,  as  he  has  a  large  family  in  great  need  of  assistance. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  108. 
SARGENT,  WINTHROP : 

1780. — January  20.  Gloucester.  —  Desiring  payment  for  his 
schooner,  which  was  taken  in  April,  1779,  on  ner  passage  from 
South  Carolina.  She  was  laden  with  rice,  and  was  ordered  to 
Samuel  Allen  Otis,  Esq.  Vol.  ii,  No.  29. 

SAYLES,  D. : 

1780.—  February  19.      Camp. — Agreeable  to  the  General's  desire, 
has  sent  two  orderly  books  for  the  use  of  Gen.  Stark's  brigade. 
Will  report    the   teamsters  to  the  General   as  soon  as  he  gets 
h     their  names.  Vol.  ii,  No.  30. 

SCHUYLER,  PETER  (Col.): 

1779.  —  Octobers.  Albany. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the  4th 
inst.  and  promising  to  assist  him  in  procuring  boards  ;  has 
taken  measures  which  will  certainly  furnish  between  12,000 
and  15,000  by  the  i6th  inst.  Arrangements  made  for  their 
transportation.  Hopes  to  be  of  the  party  to  New  York. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  33. 
SCOTT,  DR.  : 

1780. — February  j.  Morris. — Has  found  a  mare,  with  the  Con 
tinental  brand,  in  the  possession  of  Col.  Berry  that  was  stolen 
from  him  three  years  before.  Desires  the  General's  directions 
to  Col.  Berry  on  the  premises.  Vol.  ii,  No.  34. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     137 

SCULL,  P.  (Secretary)  : 

1779. — January 5.  War  Office. — Has  been  directed  to  furnish  the 
enclosed  list  of  articles  which  were  ordered  last  April  from 
France  and  are  expected  to  arrive  before  the  opening  of  the 
next  campaign.  Vol.  ii,  No.  38. 

1779.— January  20.  War  Office. — Begging  him  to  mark  out  some 
system  by  which  Mr.  Hiltziemer,  the  keeper  of  the  public  sta 
bles,  may  know  who  are  and  who  are  not  entitled  to  have  their 
horses  kept  at  the  public  expense.  Vol.  ii,  No.  39. 

1779. — May  21.  War  Office. — Enclosing  an  order  on  the  assistant 
clothier  at  Fishkill  to  furnish  Gen.  Greene's  department. 

Vol.  v,  No.  46. 
SHAW,  S.  : 

1779. — February  22.  Quarters  of  the  Artillery ,  Pluckemin. — Con 
cerning  a  horse  left  by  Col.  Harrison  in  the  care  of  Capt. 
Pryor.  By  order  of  Gen.  Knox,  a  ration  was  issued  for  said 
horse  up  to  within  a  few  days  past,  when  the  foragemaster  re 
fused  to  issue  any  more.  As  the  case  stands,  Capt.  Pryor  must 
either  turn  the  horse  adrift  or  be  at  very  great  expense  in 
keeping  him  till  Col.  Harrison's  return.  Vol.  ii,  No  35. 

SHEPARD,  WILLIAM  (Col.) : 

1778. — October 30.  Providence. — Complaining  of  the  conduct  of 
Mr.  Charles' Whittelsey,  who  tried  his  best  to  make  mischief 
in  Col.  Glover's  brigade  and  succeeded  in  almost  creating  a 
mutiny.  Thinks  Mr.  Whittelsey  deserves  to  be  turned  out  of 
the  service.  Vol.  ii,  No.  43. 

SHERIFF,  CORNELIUS  (Col.): 

1 779. — October  i.  Wyoming. — Just  left  the  army  twenty-seven  miles 
above  Tioga  healthy  and  spirited  after  penetrating  the  most  in 
terior  part  of  the  Indian  country,  destroying  their  towns  and 
produce  and  laying  waste  the  whole  of  their  settlements.  De 
scribes  the  country  as  the  richest  and  most  beautiful  in  the 
world.  Desires  to  go  home  and  see  how  his  affairs  are  situated. 
His  pay  inadequate  to  his  expenses.  Considerable  waste  of 
quartermaster's  stores  since  the  commencement  of  the  expedi 
tion,  especially  on  long  and  rapid  marches.  Number  of  horses 
much  lessened.  Will  send  returns  later.  Vol.  iii,  No.  99. 


138    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

SHERIFF,  CORNELIUS  (Col.)  (continued} : 

1779. —  October  22.  Easton. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the  i4th 
inst.  Disposition  to  be  made  of  the  boats.  Finds  it  necessary 
to  go  home,  but  will  be  at  headquarters  before  the  troops  reach 
there.  Vol.  ii,  No.  42. 

[Note  on  back  of  MSS. :  "Died  prior  to  December  8,  1779. 
See  Col.  Johnson's  letter."] 

SHERMAN,  JOHN  : 

1 780.— -January  7.  Camp. — Asking  him  to  grant  Capt.  Bull's  re 
quest  for  a  horse,  saddle  and  bridle,  as  he  is  directed  to  take 
charge  of  the  men  discharged  from  the  ist  Connecticut  Brigade 
to  Danbury.  Vol.  ii,  No.  41. 

SHREVE,  ISRAEL  (Col.) : 

1779. — May  23.  Elizabethtown. — Has  received  tents,  but  has  no 
sort  of  wagon  or  carriage  in  case  the  enemy  should  move  that 
way ;  begs  that  they  may  be  sent  immediately.  Expedition 
certainly  on  foot  at  New  York  in  flatboats,  with  their  main 
body  somewhere.  Lines  very  weak ;  only  his  regiment  and 
about  one  hundred  militia  between  Acquacanac  and  Wood- 
bridge.  Vol.  v,  No.  65. 

1779. — May  25.  Elizabethtown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  24th 
inst.  Will  get  the  tents  out  of  town  by  night.  Will  apply 
for  wagons.  Vol.  vi,  No.  ii. 

1779. — May  26.  Elizabethtown. — Thought  best  to  send  the  tents 
three  miles  back  of  the  above  place.  Sends  all  the  intelligence 
he  could  collect.  Vol.  v,  No.  71. 

i  779. — November  15.  Scotch  Plains. — Arrived  after  a  long  march 
in  pretty  good  health  and  spirits.  Enemy  quiet  at  New  York. 
Admiral  Arbuthnot  sailed  last  Friday.  Asks  that,  if  possible,  his 
regiment  may  occupy  Burlington  barracks  when  the  army  goes 
into  winter-quarters.  His  family  lives  there,  and  also  he  could 
recruit  his  regiment  there  against  the  opening  of  the  next  cam 
paign.  Vol.  ix,  No.  109. 

SICKELS,  THOMAS  [for  Col.  Lewis]  : 

1779. — October  7.  Albany. — Reason  for  delay  in  sending  returns. 
No  paper  fit  for  use  at  Albany ;  begs  for  a  few  reams  of  good 
paper.  Vol.  iii,  No.  100. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.          139 

SICKELS,  THOMAS  [for  Col.  Lewis]  (continued}-. 
1780.  —  January  n.  Albany.  —  Promising  to  send  the  accounts 
ordered  for  the  inspection  of  the  Board  of  War  sometime  in 
the  following  month.  Represents  the  small  amount  of  their 
pay,  the  depreciated  state  of  paper  currency  and  the  heavy 
taxes,  and  asks  to  know  what  subsistence  money  will  be 
allowed.  Destitute  of  cash  to  buy  forage,  which  every  day 
becomes  dearer.  Vol.  ii,  No.  45. 


.  Albany.  —  Enclosing  return  of  stores  for  the 
last  month.  Express  that  went  to  Philadelphia  for  money 
returned  without  any.  People  grumbling  much  at  being  kept 
out  of  their  money.  Begging  him  to  remind  Col.  Abeel  of 
the  scales,  weights  and  sheet-iron  he  gave  him  a  memorandum 
of.  Vol.  ii,  No.  46. 

SIZER,  WILLIAM  (Capt.)  : 

1779.  —  October  4.  West  Point.  —  Asking  that  Sergeant  Pool,  being 
a  proper  boat-builder,  may  go  with  him. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  101. 

1779.  —  October  17.  Fishkill.  —  Men  under  his  command  building 
the  boats  work  from  daylight  till  dark,  with  only  the  necessary 
time  for  breakfast  or  dinner.  They  have  petitioned  in  conse 
quence  for-  a  larger  allowance  of  provisions  ;  suggests  a  full 
ration  and  a  half  during  this  exigency.  Vol.  iii,  No.  102. 

SMALLWOOD,  WILLIAM  (Gen.)  : 

1779.  —  October  7.  Camp,  Sandy  Beach.  —  Has  sent  two  sergeants, 
one  corporal  and  fourteen  privates,  who  say  they  are  ship 
wrights  and  sailmakers  ;  asks  that  they  may  be  returned  to  the 
brigade  as  soon  as  their  work  is  performed.  In  former  drafts 
has  never  had  the  men  properly  returned.  Tried  in  vain  to 
get  shoes  for  the  men  ;  hopes  they  can  be  furnished  with 
them.  Vol.  iii,  No.  103. 

1779.  —  October  15.  Camp,  Sandy  Beach.  —  Asking  that  Mr. 
Ramsey  and  Mr.  Morrow,  purser  and  surgeon's  mate  under 
Capt.  Nicholson,  may  have  a  light  wagon  and  two  horses  to 
carry  themselves,  their  own  and  the  captain's  baggage  to  the 
Continental  frigate  Trumbull,  the  ship  being  all  ready  to  sail. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  104. 


14:0    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

SMALLWOOD,  WILLIAM  (Gen.)  (continued)  : 

J779- — December  9.  Camp. — Requesting  him  in  the  most  earnest 
manner,  to  press  Col.  Sheriff  to  furnish  an  account  of  such 
articles  as  were  received  by  him  for  the  Continent,  out  of  the 
prize  brig  Lymetry  and,  if  possible,  to  appear  in  person  in 
order  to  facilitate  a  settlement  between  the  public  and  the 
captors.  Vol.  ii,  No.  48. 

1780. — -January  26.  Annapolis. — By  a  late  act  of  the  Legislature 
of  Maryland,  no  person  can  act  in  the  Quartermaster',  Com 
missary  or  Forage  departments  if  concerned  in  trade  or  traffic 
not  incidental  to  the  duties  of  office ;  this  will  occasion  the 
resignation  of  Mr.  Calhoun.  Recommends  Mr.  John  Bullen 
as  his  successor.  Vol.  ii,  No.  47. 

SMITH,  ELIJAH  : 

1779. — October  4.  Glastonbury,  Conn, — Asking  for  payment  for  a 
horse,  worth  at  the  time  of  its  impressment  ^25.  Gives  all 
the  details  concerning  the  matter.  Vol.  iii,  No.  105. 

SMITH,  HUGH  : 

1779. — February  28. — The  Eastern  post  not  arriving  in  time,  the 
Southern  rider  departed  without  any  mail.  Would  be  exceed 
ingly  obliged  if  the  General  would  give  an  order  for  one  of  his 
express-riders  to  take  charge  of  it  to  Philadelphia.  Cannot 
find  a  man  for  money.  Vol.  ii,  No.  52. 

SMITH,  JOHN  W.  : 

1779. — August  i.  SmitH' 's  Clove. — Stating  damages  sustained  on 
his  farm  during  an  encampment  there  of  Gen.  Sinclair's 
division ;  asks  to  whom  he  must  apply  for  payment. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  no. 
SMITH,  WILLIAM  : 

1 1J 8.— June  21.  Springfield. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i2th  inst. 
Stores  sent  forward.  Quantity  of  clothing  forwarded  to  Gen. 
Knox  at  Fishkill.  Has  appointed  Mr.  Rice,  of  Brookfield, 
foragemaster  for  that  post.  Will  make  scows  as  soon  as  possi 
ble  ;  boatmen  engaged.  The  town  has  great  objections  to  a 
Continental  ferry.  Place  chosen  for  stores. 

Vol.  x,  No.  ii. 

1779. — January  8.  Springfield. — Acknowledging  letters  of  I3th 
and  1 4th  ult.  Forwarded  by  Mr.  Laurence  his  accounts  to 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GKEENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  141 

SMITH,  WILLIAM  (continued)  : 

December  i.  Has  appointed  Mr.  Josiah  Harvey  to  furnish 
teams  for  transporting  provisions  in  upper  part'  of  the  State. 
Called  upon  to  send  to  Albany  1500  barrels  of  beef  and  pork 
and  90  loads  of  rum,  rice,  etc.  For  these  and  other  demands 
a  large  sum  of  money  is  needed.  Impossible  to  engage 
wagoners  at  twenty-six  and  two-thirds  dollars  per  month  on 
account  of  the  depreciation  of  the  currency. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  49. 

1779. — -January  25.  Springfield. — Has  transmitted  by  Mr.  Shelden 
his  accounts  and  returns  for  month  of  December.  Has  also 
forwarded  part  of  the  tools  and  all  the  salt,  with  the  greater 
part  of  the  stores  at  Westfield.  Vol.  ii,  No.  50. 

1 779. — -January  26.  Springfield. — Concerning  the  building  of  the 
boats.  Opposition  to  this  measure  by  the  Selectmen  of  the 
town.  Vol.  viij,  No.  90. 

1779. — February  ij.  Springfield. — Enclosing  account  and  return 
for  the  month  of  January  ;  expects  to  want  $25,000  before  the 
2d  of  March  for  transporting  various  articles. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  90. 

1779. — May  9.  Springfield. — Acknowledging  favors  of  i9th  and 
29th  ult.  The  $54,000  sent  was  all  due  before  it  arrived. 
Number  of  tents  forwarded  and  their  destination. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  53. 

1779. — May  22.  Springfield. — Sends  Mr.  Abel  King  for  a  supply 
of  money  to  enable  him  to  perform  the  services  demanded. 
Tents  forwarded  to  Fishkill ;  stores  destined  for  Albany  gone 
forward.  Vol.  v,  No.  56. 

1779. — July  22.  Springfield. — Enclosing  an  account  of  services 
performed  for  the  troops  of  the  Convention  from  ist  Septem 
ber  to  the  time  they  left  Massachusetts.  Vol  viii,  No.  89. 

1779. — October  9.  Springfield. — His  order  of  the  4th  inst.  to 
furnish  teams,  transports,  etc.,  shall  be  punctually  attended  to. 
Stores  ordered  by  Gen.  Knox,  about  twenty  loads  in  all,  will 
proceed  to  Claverack  in  a  few  days ;  also  fifteen  loads  of 
clothing.  Enclosing  accounts  and  returns  for  the  month  of 
September.  Vol.  iii,  No.  106. 


142    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GEEENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

SMITH,  WILLIAM  (continued}  : 

1779. —  October  18.  Springfield. — Acknowledging  order  of  the 
5th  inst.  All  the  clothing  ready  has  gone  to  Claverack;  also 
sent  1000  bushels  of  salt.  Requests  a  supply  of  cash  to  pay 
for  transportation  of  stores.  Vol.  iii,  No.  107. 

1779. — November  8.  Springfield. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2ist 
ult.  Has  forwarded  a  number  of  stores  for  Col.  Hay.  Ac 
counts  and  returns  for  October.  On  account  of  depreciation 
of  money,  officers  employed  by  him  cannot  furnish  themselves 
with  clothing;  desires  to  know  if  clothing  may  not  be  de 
livered  to  them  at  the  same  rate  as  others  in  the  service. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  in. 

1780. — February  ij.  Springfield. — Enclosing  his  accounts  and 
returns  for  January,  sent  by  Conductor  Avery,  who  has  under 
his  care  to  Newburgh  twelve  loads  of  clothing. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  51. 
SPYCER,  SAMUEL  : 

1780. — February  24..  Harriston  (?). — After  much  trouble  has 
reached  the  above  place;  enumerates  the  horses  he  has  left 
behind  him  on  his  journey.  Vol.  ii,  No.  53. 

STEEL,  ARCHIBALD  : 

1779. — February  20.  Pittsburgh. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
2oth  ult.  Beyond  doubt  that  he  has  fallen  under  Gen. 
Mclntosh's  displeasure,  but  flatters  himself  that  he  has  main 
tained  a  good  character  with  his  countrymen  in  general. 
Acquitted  of  all  the  charges  by  the  Court.  Aware  that  it  is 
his  duty  to  cultivate  harmony  with  his  commanding  officer, 
but  quite  impossible  to  do  so  with  Gen.  Mclntosh.  Is  prepar 
ing  his  accounts.  Difficulties  of  his  situation.  Breach  between 
him  and  Gen.  Mclntosh  so  great  that  it  can  never  be  healed. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  91. 

1779. — November  jo.  Martinsburg. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
29th  September.  Returns  of  stores  and  persons.  Complaints 
of  wages.  Intends  to  set  out  for  Fort  Pitt  to  procure  stores. 
Col.  Broadhead's  demands  strictly  attended  to.  Distressed  for 
want  of  money;  drivers  destitute  of  almost  every  kind  of 
clothing.  In  daily  expectation  of  money  from  Mr.  Pettit. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  no. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GEEENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     143 

STEEL,  ARCHIBALD  (continued}  : 

1780. — February  16.  Martinsburg. — Acknowledging  favors  of  the 
2d  and  ipth  ult.  Question  of  his  accounts  ;  when  they  will  be 
ready.  His  line  of  conduct  approved  by  the  Board  of  War. 
Certain  moneys  obtained  in  exchange  for  certificates.  Great 
need  of  cash.  Vol.  ii,  No.  56. 

STEPHENS,  WILLIAM  : 

1779. —  October  5.  Newtown. — Has  forwarded  all  the  provisions. 
Will  strictly  comply  with  every  order.  Thinks  fifty  horses 
can  be  collected  out  of  the  different  pastures  fit  for  service. 
Has  engaged  wintering  for  100  horses  some  distance  from  any 
public  road.  Has  raised  some  fine  potatoes;  hopes  Gen. 
Greene  will  accept  of  some  barrels.  Vol.  iii,  No.  109. 

1779. —  October  8.  Newtown. — Acknowledging  letter  of  3d  inst. 
Has  sent  on  all  the  salt  and  flour ;  will  send  also  fifty  or  sixty 
horses.  Col.  Biddle  approves  the  plan  of  providing  stabling 
for  100  horses  during  the  winter.  Vol.  iii,  No.  no. 

1779. — October  19.  Newtown. — Has  been  making  all  preparations 
possible  for  Gen.  Sullivan's  army.  Will  send  on  one  load  of 
potatoes,  and  if  possible,  Mrs.  Stephens  will  procure  a  firkin  of 
butter.  Vol.  iii,  No.  in. 

1779. — December  10.  Newtown. — Sending  saddle  of  venison  by 
an  express.  Will  send  some  vegetables.  Impossible  to  get 
butter  or  salt.  Vol.  viii,  No.  91. 

1780. — -January  14.  Newtown. — Delay  of  teams  caused  by  heavy 
snowfall.  Some  time  the  following  morning  sixty  sleds  will 
start  for  Newbourgh  [Newburg].  Vol.  ii,  No.  59. 

STEUBEN,  BARON  : 

1779. — November  20.  New  Windsor. — Asking  him  to  find  a  good 
house  for  himself  and  family  in  the  neighborhood  of  the  army, 
and  to  acquaint  the  quartermaster  at  Morristown  with  his 
choice.,  that  he  may  apply  to  him  on  his  arrival. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  58. 
STEWART,  CHARLES  : 

1779. — February  15.  Headquarters. — Very  unwell  and  fearful  of  a 
tedious  attack  of  sickness.  A  temporary  magazine  at  the  land 
ing  necessary  to  supply  the  posts  at  Elizabethtown,  Newark 
and  Springfield,  etc.  ;  also  the  bridge  over  Raritan  wants 
repairing.  Vol.  iv,  No.  94. 


14-i         CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

STEWART,  CHARLES  (continued)  : 

1779. — February  16.  Kain's  Quarters, — Obliged  through  sickness 
to  leave  camp  in  an  hour,  on  his  way  toward  Kingwood,  his 
former  residence.  Desires  him  to  order  an  express  to  go  to 
Philadelphia  by  way  of  Trenton,  with  the  packets  the  bearer 
will  give  him.  Vol.  ii,  No.  55. 

1779. — May  17.  Camp. — Sends  map  by  bearer.  Asks  that  a  horse 
may  be  spared  to  a  trusty  person  whom  he  is  going  to  send  to 
Brinker's  Mill  to  establish  a  post  there.  Intends  accompany 
ing  Gen.  Sullivan  on  his  road  to  Easton.  Vol.  v,  No.  6. 

1779. — May  ji.  Commissary  Office. — Will  set  out  for  Easton  at 
noon  to  meet  Gen.  Sullivan  and  prepare  his  department  so 
that  Gen.  Sullivan  may  proceed.  Will  need  one  or  two  per 
sons  with  him  to  fix  them  as  commissaries  along  the  line  of 
march.  The  bearer  being  one  of  them,  needs  a  saddle  for  his 
horse  ;  hopes  the  General  will  spare  him  one.  Informed  that 
the  river  is  in  fine  order  and  things  going  on  well. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  25. 

STEWART,  WALTER  (Col.)  : 

1778.— January  4.  Fredericksburgh. — Recounting  his  journey 
with  Col.  Ball  of  300  miles  in  five  weeks,  and  the  kindness 
and  hospitality  of  their  friends  en  route,  as  well  as  in  Virginia. 
Unhappy  situation  of  the  people  for  want  of  bread.  Enor 
mous  cost  of  wheat  and  pork.  Disappointed  to  find  the 
money  of  as  little  value  as  at  Philadelphia.  Fears  for  another 
campaign.  People  chagrined  that  a  much  severer  sentence 
was  not  passed  on  Gen.  Lee.  The  gentlemen  of  Virginia 
exasperated  against  R.  H.  Lee.  Compliments  to  Mrs. 
Greene  ;  hopes  his  and  their  lottery  tickets  will  be  successful 
as  it  is  really  necessary.  Expects  to  shake  him  by  the  hand 
the  beginning  of  March.  Vol.  ii,  No.  57. 

STODDERT,  BENJAMIN  (Major)  : 

1779. — December 3.  War  Office. — In  consequence  of  the  enclosed 
resolves  of  Congress,  is  ordered  by  the  Board  to  urge  him  to 
furnish  them  punctually  with  the  returns,  directed  by  the  regu 
lations  of  his  department.  Vol.  ii,  No.  62. 

1779. — December  28.  War  Office. — Encloses  an  order  for  2000 
hides,  but  the  great  demand  for  shoes  renders  it  improper  that 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  145 

STODDERT,  BENJAMIN  (Major)  (continued*)  : 
the  hide  should  be  applied  to  any  other  uses,  and  prevents 
discretionary  orders  being  given  to  Col.  Lewis  and  Col.  Hay. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  63. 

STORY,  J.  (Major)  : 

1779. — May  ig.  Camp,  Middlebrook. — Agreeable  to  instructions 
and  the  foregoing  estimate,  has  taken  up  three  barns  belong 
ing  to  Ernestus  Harlingen,  Esq.,  and  Messrs.  Duryee  and  Van- 
doran.  On  back  of  MS.,  Vol.  v,  No.  42. 

1779. — May  20.  Camp,  Middlebrook. — Has  been  to  Somerset  and 
finds  no  building  as  suitable  for  the  accommodation  of  the 
sick  as  Mr.  Duryee's  barn ;  mentions  other  barns  which 
might  do  with  some  repairs ;  difficulties  attending  the  grant 
ing  of  Mr.  Duryee's  request  to  have  his  barn  released. 

Vol.  v,  No.  37. 

STIRLING,  LORD  : 

1779. — January  22.  Middlebrook. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
1 4th  inst.  Gen.  Greene's  (?)  desire  to  leave  gay  Philadelphia 
for  camp  proves  that  variety  is  the  best  sauce  of  life.  For 
himself,  he  is  easily  satisfied.  No  truth  in  the  reports  of  the 
enemy's  intended  landing.  Desires  New  York  newspapers. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  92. 

1779. — Novembers.  Morristown. — Promising  to  view  the  several 
districts  of  country  mentioned  by  Gen.  Greene  with  a  view  to 
the  different  points  of  conveyance,  safety  and  protection  to  the 
country.  Vol.  ix,  No.  112. 

1779. — November  g.  Baskinridge. — Concerning  the  choice  of 
suitable  quarters  for  the  army.  As  a  result  of  a  five  days' 
search,  mentions  the  situation  which  he  thinks  preferable  to 
any  in  New  Jersey.  Plenty  of  wood  and  water  there,  and 
though  not  many  comfortable  houses  for  the  quarters  of  gen 
eral  officers,  still  enough  to  make  shift  with.  Will  join  his 
division  in  a  day  or  two  unless  His  Excellency  should  wish 
him  to  remain  where  he  is.  Intelligence  of  a  fleet  sailing  from 
New  York  with  8000  troops  said  to  be  for  the  West  Indies ; 
no  such  news  at  Gen.  Maxwell's  quarters,  but  certain  that  they 
are  preparing  for  an  embarkation.  Vol.  ii,  No.  60. 


146    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

SULLIVAN,  JOHN  (Gen.)  : 

1779. — February  n.  Providence. — Acknowledging  favor  of  26th 
ult.  Fears  unless  something  is  done  for  the  army,  there  will 
be  no  troops  for  the  next  campaign.  Gaiety  of  the  Philadel- 
phians  perhaps  the  reason  of  the  slow  movements  of  Congress. 
Description  of  a  small  encounter  with  the  enemy  in  which 
they  were  deprived  of  their  plunder.  Vol.  iv,  No.  97. 

.1779. — February  17.  Providence. — Acknowledging  letter  of  9th 
inst.  Not  aware  of  the  resolution  of  Congress  mentioned  by 
Gen.  Greene.  Vol.  iv,  No.  96. 

1779. — May  4.  Millstone. — Asks  that  the  important  letters  accom 
panying  this  may  be  forwarded  immediately.  Complains  that 
a  letter  of  his  to  Gen.  Knox  was  delayed  three  days  after  being 
sent  to  Gen.  Greene's  office.  Vol.  vii,  No.  59. 

1779. — May  10.  Headquarters,  Easton. — Everything  in  good 
order  barring  a  sufficiency  of  pack-saddles.  Asks  whether  the 
600  horses  destined  for  camp  are  for  him.  Thanks  him  for 
information  respecting  Col.  Van  Schaick. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  60. 

1779. — May  12.  Millstone. — Will  march  from  Easton  for  Wyo 
ming  the  2oth  inst.  Wishes  to  know  if  certain  articles  will  be 
ready  for  the  expedition.  Not  yet  in  receipt  of  inkstands. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  77. 

1779. — May  16.  Millstone. — Enclosing  an  answer  to  a  letter  from 
the  Board  of  War,  informing  him  that  all  wheels  must  stand 
still  until  they  hear  from  him  (Sullivan) ;  therefore  Gen. 
Greene  must  send  a  flying  express,  who  is  not  to  eat,  drink  or 
sleep  till  he  reaches  Philadelphia.  Vol.  v,  No.  2. 

1779. — May  16.  Millstone. — Enclosing  Col.  Power's  order  with  a 
•receipt  thereon.  Begs  him  to  send  the  money  before  night. 

Vol.  v,  No.  8. 

1779. — May  23.     Easton. — Asking  for  information  concerning  the 

artificers.     His  troops  in  want  of  canteens. 

Vol.  v,  No.  62. 

1779.  —  October  22.  Easton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2oth  inst., 
and  thanking  him  for  his  congratulations  on  his  safe  return, 
and  the  success  of  the  troops  under  his  command.  Will  march 
his  army  to  Warwick  agreeable  to  directions. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  95. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.          147 

SULLIVAN,  JOHN  (Gen.)  (continued']  : 

1779.  —  October  27.  Easton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  23d  inst, 
with  enclosed  memorial.  All  the  general  officers  under  his 
command  concur  in  the  necessity  and  propriety  of  the  meas 
ure.  Vol.  ii,  No.  65. 

1779. — November  30.  Pompton. — Alarming  state  of  his  health 
necessitates  his  retiring  from  the  army,  at  least  for  a  time. 
Question  of  supporting  his  horses  until  his  return ;  begs  him 
to  furnish  his  aide-de-camp,  Maj.  Pierce,  with  $3000  for  their 
support.  Vol.  ii,  No.  66. 

TALLMADGE,  BENJAMIN  (Major)  : 

1779. —  October  77.  Pine  Bridge.—  The  bearer,  Lieut.  Wadsworth, 
with  a  party  of  dragoons  will  wait  on  him  for  directions  re 
specting  those  horses  which  were  promised  to  Col.  Sheldon's 
regiment.  Vol.  ii,  No.  68. 

THOMPSON,  JAMES  (Clerk  in  Capt.  Mill's  company)  : 
1778. — February  15. — Absolutely  unable  to  support  his  family  on 
his  present  wages,  therefore  requests  a  discharge  from  the  ser 
vice. 

[Letter  from  John  Glover  to  Gen.  Greene  on  back  of  MS., 
mentioning,  out  of  compassion,  the  distressed  circumstances 
of  Thompson's  family;  believes  if  he  is  discharged  from  the 
service  he  can  support  them  much  better.]  Vol.  iv,  No.  99. 

THOMPSON,  JAMES  (Col.): 

in*).— January  Ji.  Middlebrook. — Acknowledging  favor  of  7th 
inst.  Has  used  every  means  in  his  power  for  the  preservation 
of  cattle.  Need  for  new  wagons,  also  oil  and  brushes. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  95. 

1779.— January  77. — In  answer  to  his  favor  of  the  7th  inst.,  wrote 
requesting  that  oil  and  brushes  to  repair  and  preserve  the  har 
ness  might  be  forwarded.  Country  teams  for  brigade  duty 
coming  in  pretty  fast.  Vol.  ii,  No.  69. 

1 779. — February  24.  Camp. — Pointing  out  some  difficulties  which 
may  arise  in  his  department.  Inconvenience  attending  the 
wagon  department  for  want  of  wagoners.  Ventures  suggestions 
which  may  aid  in  procuring  a  sufficient  number. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  100. 


148    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

THOMPSON,  JAMES  (Col.)  (continued)-. 

1779. — October  i.  New  Windsor. — Distemper  among  the  horses, 
added  to  calls  for  others,  makes  it  necessary  for  him  to  have 
fifty  more.  Scarcity  of  carters  for  the  teams ;  hopes  Gen. 
Wayne  will  trust  them  to  men  who  have  some  knowledge  of 
driving.  Vol.  iii,  No.  112. 

1779. — October  5.  New  Windsor. — Condition  of  wagons  and  teams 
sent  by  Messrs.  Ross  and  Morgan.  Situation  of  carters  dis 
tressing  for  want  of  blankets  ;  Col.  Mitchell  writes  that  none 
are  to  be  had  at  Philadelphia.  Some  watchcoats  and  some 
pieces  of  coarse  duffel  at  Newburg  if  they  could  be  procured. 
Impossible  to  expect  men  to  lay  out  nights  without  a  blanket. 
Horses  die  very  fast.  Vol.  iii,  No.  113. 

1 779. — October  8.  New  Windsor. — Ox  teams  which  Col.  Hubbard 
engaged,  necessary  to  keep  up  the  magazine  of  provisions. 
Their  time  expires  in  a  few  days  and  they  ought  to  be  retained. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  114. 

*779- — October  18.  New  Windsor. — Opened  the  enclosed  to  get 
the  inventory  of  wagons,  horses,  etc.  ;  not  one  carter  to  the 
brigade.  Impossible  for  him  to  furnish  wagoners. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  115. 

*779- — October  21.  New  Windsor. — The  bearer,  Mr.  James  Bart- 
ley,  wishes  to  know  how  he  can  be  supplied  with  horses  to 
complete  Lord  Stirling's  division.  Lack  of  provisions,  grain 
and  hay.  Concerning  teams  and  horses. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  97. 

1780. — February  27. — To  oblige  the  General,  will  let  his  light 
wagon  go,  but  will  send  driver  and  horses  with  it  in  order  that 
it  may  be  returned  soon.  Vol.  ii,  No.  70. 

1780. — February  28.  Morristown. — Has  opportunity  of  enlisting 
some  wagoners  for  one  year,  if  he  can  assure  to  them  a  certain 
amount  of  clothing  besides  the  regular  wages.  Desires  to  know 
the  regulation  quantity.  Many  evils  incident  to  having  sol 
diers  in  that  branch  of  the  department  under  his  care. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  66. 
TILGHMAN,  TENCH  (Col.)  : 

1779. — October?. — Enclosing  a  petition  from  Mrs.  Eliza  Kings- 
land  and  asking  that  Kingsland  might  be  employed  at  Albany. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  73. 


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TILGHMAN,  TENCH  (Col.)  (continued^  : 

1779. — October  16.  Headquarters. — Quoting  an  extract  from  Gen. 
Wayne's  letter,  asking  for  certain  workmen.  Requests  Gen. 
Greene  to  detail  the  usual  number  of  artificers  to  attend  the 
light  infantry.  Vol.  iii,  No.  116. 

1779. — November  j.  West  Point. — His  Excellency  desires  him  to 
have  1000  or  1500  sandbags  put  in  hand  for  the  engineers, 
also  to  consult  Col.  Biddle  on  the  propriety  of  ordering  Bay 
lor's  dragoons  to  Westfield.  Vol.  ix,  No.  114. 

1779. — November  25.  West  Point. — His  Excellency  desires  that 
he  shall  fix  upon  the  Acquaquenac  position  if  it  answers  the 
description  given  by  Col.  Dehaart  and  Major  Barnet.  The 
greatest  objection  will  be  the  increase  of  transportation.  Offi 
cers  commanding  the  different  divisions  have  directions  to 
follow  Gen.  Greene's  orders  for  their  route  between  Pompton 
and  Morristown.  Suggests  posting  an  officer  on  the  road  to 
direct  the  march,  if  the  Acquaquenac  position  is  taken. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  115. 

1 779. — December  23.  Headquarters. — Asking  for  a  wagon  to  carry 
800  pairs  of  shoes  to  the  light  infantry.  Vol.  viii,  No.  93. 

1780. — January  6.  Headquarters. — Concerning  a  box  of  station 
ery  selected  by  Gen.  Gates.  Vol.  ii,  No.  72. 

1780. — -January  15.  Headquarters. — His  Excellency  desires  that 
he  will  send  five  or  six  sleighloads  of  boards  to  Gen.  Irvine 
and  have  as  many  in  readiness  for  Col.  Stewart's  party.  In 
need  of  white  rope.  Vol.  ii,  No.  71. 

1780. — February  24.. — Enclosing  order  on  the  Commissary  of  Hides 
for  the  number  requested.  Vol.  viii,  No.  94. 

1 780. — February  25.  Headquarters. — Orders  from  His  Excellency 
to  have  400  or  500  bricks  brought  up  to  repair  Mr.  Lud wig's 
ovens,  as  a  great  deal  of  grain  has  been  wasted  for  lack  of  good 
ovens.  Vol.  ix,  No.  116. 

TILTON,  JAMES  (Dr.): 

1780. — February  15.  Baskinridge. — Application  for  a  fatigue 
party  to  cut  sufficient  wood  to  serve  the  hospital  for  a  month  or 
two.  Vol.  ii,  No.  75. 


150    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GKEENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

TRAILL,  ROBERT: 

1779. — May  i.  Easton. — Col.  Hooper  having  forgot  to  send  the 
map  by  express,  he  forwards  it  by  bearer.  Vol.  vii,  No.  15. 

1779. — May  29.  Easton. — By  request  of  Col.  Hooper,  informs 
him  that  250  pack-saddles  will  be  immediately  sent  to  New 
Windsor.  Vol.  v,  No.  92. 

1780. — January  ij.  Easton. — By  order  of  Col.  Hooper,  has  sent 
twelve  saddles  of  venison,  weighing  409  pounds;  200  barrels 
of  beef  at  the  camp,  which  shall  be  sent  with  the  greatest  dis 
patch.  Vol.  ii,  No.  76. 

TURNER,  P.  : 

1 780.— January  26.  Danbury. — Asking  payment  for  a  horse  which 
cost  ^25  at  the  commencement  of  the  war,  and  after  being  in 
constant  service  four  years,  died  still  in  the  service.  Hospitals 
as  comfortable  as  the  severity  of  the  season  will  allow. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  78. 
1780. — February  14.     Danbury. — Duplicate  of  the  above. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  79. 
VAN  COURT,  MICHAEL  : 

1779. — November  25.  Easton. — Will  receive  about  thirty  horses 
from  Col.  Hooper;  will  bring  them  on  to  camp  by  way  of 
Morristown.  Vol.  ix,  No.  117. 

VARNUM,  JAMES  (Gen.): 

1779. — January  ?j.  Warwick. — Announcing  the  removal  of  Mr. 
Mitchell  and  the  installation  of  Capt.  Tew  as  quartermaster. 
Enemy  in  Rhode  Island  have  been  short  of  provisions.  Act 
passed  by  General  Assembly  concerning  impressment  of  articles 
for  the  army.  Gen.  Sullivan  very  angry.  Most  of  the  posts 
without  wood  and  forage.  Warren  and  Bristol  supplied  in 
time.  Luxury  and  dissipation  of  every  kind  prevail.  Public 
currency  of  no  estimation.  Wood  $30.00  a  cord  ;  other  things 
in  proportion.  Wishes  to  know  intention  of  Congress  con 
cerning  his  application  for  dismissal  from  the  service.  Mrs, 
Varnum  well;  his  brigade  in  perfect  health. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  80. 
VILLEFRANCHE  (Master  of  Engineers)  : 

1779. — November  7.  VerplanK' 's  Point. — By  order  of  His  Excel 
lency,  is  engaged  in  surveying  Stony  Point  and  all  the  country 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    151 

VILLEFRANCHE  (Master  of  Engineers)  (continued'} : 
around.     Unable  to  get  good  paper  to  make  a  fair  copy  of  it, 
so  is  obliged  to  apply  to  Gen.  Greene.     Would  also  like  an 
order  for  a  bridle,  his  having  been  stolen  off  his  horse. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  81. 
WADE,  FRANCIS: 

. —January  27.  Wilmington. — Has  not  heard  of  Gen.  Pulaski 
or  any  of  his  legion  ;  has  given  instructions,  however,  about 
their  reception.  Difficulty  of  getting  forage  for  the  horses. 
Scarce  a  farmer  within  a  radius  of  thirty  miles  will  sell  any 
grain.  A  prodigious  saving  of  forage  if  the  teams  could  be 
laid  off  until  the  navigation  is  open.  Orders  from  Gen.  Small- 
wood,  for  certain  men  employed  by  him  to  return  to  their  regi 
ment,  a  great  detriment  to  the  service,  as  he  has  no  others  to 
replace  them  with.  Exceedingly  troublesome  force  of  about 
one  hundred  men  under  a  lieutenant  stationed  at  this  post  and 
robbing  the  inhabitants.  Vol.  ii,  No.  82. 

1779. — February  y.  Wilmington. — Acknowledging  favor  of  3ist 
ult.  Concerning  contracts  for  oats  and  a  supply  of  forage. 
Disagreement  between  himself  and  Col.  Blair.  If  Gen.  Greene 
thinks  it  proper  to  pass  over  the  matter,  he  will  submit  to  his 
better  judgment.  Vol.  ix,  No.  118. 

1779. — May  28.  Wilmington. — Account  of  horses  forwarded  and 
those  on  hand.  Difficult  to  procure  drivers.  Assistance  given 
in  removing  public  stores.  Complains  of  the  law  governing 
the  calling  out  of  teams ;  also  of  the  State  Commissioners. 
Begs  that  Gen.  Greene  will  not  allow  him  to  be  superseded  in 
his  office  without  timely  notice.  Vol.  v,  No.  88. 

1779. —  October  .6.  Wilmington. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  29th 
ult.  Surprised  at  Col.  Cox's  omission  to  forward  Gen.  Greene 
his  (Wade's)  papers  and  returns,  up  to  May  i.  Just  recovered 
from  fit  of  sickness,  but  will  set  off  the  following  day  to  the 
city  and  try  to  get  copies  of  the  returns.  Badly  off  for  a  clerk 
who  understands  these  matters,  but  will  do  the  best  he  can. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  117. 

1779. — October  27.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  letter  of  1 7th 
inst.  Has  sent  the  returns.  Causes  of  the  delay  in  his  accounts  : 
lack  of  money  and  proper  assistants.  Glad  that  time  is  arriv 
ing  when  a  man  may  live  in  peace  under  his  roof. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  118. 


152          -CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

WADE,  FRANCIS  (continued} : 

1779. — November  18.  Wilmington. — Acknowledging  favor  of  9th 
inst.  His  efforts  to  get  a  clerk  to  help  him  with  his  books. 
Always  considered  his  duty  to  his  country  rather  than  his  pri 
vate  emolument.  The  many  calls  on  him. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  119. 

1 780. — January  2.  Philadelphia. — Indignant  at  the  late  proceed 
ings  against  the  Staff  department,  which  have  failed  again,  ac 
cording  to  the  enclosed  letter  of  Governor  Rodney.  Has 
assured  the  Governor  that  he  will  resume  his  station  and  con 
tinue  his  duties  until  a  proper  arrangement  takes  place.  Want 
of  cash.  Flour  at  hand.  Vol.  viii,  No.  100. 

1780. — February  28.  Wilmington. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of 
the  1 8th,  also  the  books  of  certificates;  the  latter  have  caused 
a  general  alarm,  preventing  the  people  from  coming  in  and 
settling  their  accounts;  using  every  exertion  to  make  the 
people  take  them.  Unless  money  is  provided,  all  supplies  for 
the  opening  of  the  campaign  will  fall  short.  Lack  of  provisions 
for  men  and  forage  for  horses  at  nearly  all  the  posts  that  have 
been  forwarding  supplies  to  the  army.  For  this  reason  has 
been  obliged  to  let  most  of  the  teams  withdraw  from  the  ser 
vice.  Vol.  iii,  No.  61. 

WADSWORTH,  JEREMIAH  (Col.)  : 

1778. — November  25. — Proclaiming  his  indifference  to  detraction 
or  calumny.  Not  anxious  to  be  classed  with  Gen.  Greene's 
"wicked  department."  As  he  is  dining  at  headquarters,  will 
see  him  later.  Vol.  ii,  No.  83. 

1779. — February  24.  Hartford. — Body  politic  of  Connecticut  in 
a  sad  decay.  Question  of  paying  the  bills  at  their  nominal 
value.  Not  surprised  at  Gen.  Sullivan's  ordering  a  couit  of 
inquiry  to  investigate  the  conduct  of  the  commissary  for  sup 
plying  his  command.  Is  persuaded  a  more  important  inquiry 
will  soon  be  necessary.  Will  avoid  a  quarrel  if  possible,  but 
cannot  promise.  Vol.  x,  No.  7. 

1 779. — May  7.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favor  of  3oth  ult.  Will 
set  out  for  camp  soon,  as  he  realizes  he  is  needed  there.  Noise, 
confusion  and  dirt  characterize  this  neighborhood ;  would 
rather  be  in  Bedlam.  Supply  of  cash  to  Hubbard  saved  their 
lives.  Vol.  vii,  No.  16. 


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WADSWORTH,  JEREMIAH  (Col.)  (continued^): 

1779.  —  October  28.  Murderer' s  Creek. — Letter  from  Bristol,  R.  I. , 
which  says  the  enemy  have  been  blowing  up  and  burning  their 
works  for  two  days,  and  all  large  ships  have  fallen  down  to  the 
harbor's  mouth.  Enclosing  certain  letters. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  102. 

1779. — November  i.  Murderer's  Creek. — Informing  him  of  the 
sources  from  which  he  expects  to  draw  great  quantities  of 
bread.  Vol.  ix,  No.  120. 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (Gen.)  : 

1778. — October  29.  Headquarters. — Acknowledging  favor  of  28th 
inst.  Nothing  can  be  done  toward  the  Canada  expedition  that 
winter  ;  scanty  supply  of  provisions  afforded  by  the  country  at 
the  head  of  Connecticut  river.  Will  forbid  the  sending  up  of 
flour  from  Albany.  Collecting  and  repairing  of  bateaux.  Has 
fixed  upon  Danbury,  West  Point  and  Middlebrook  for  canton 
ing  the  army  during  the  winter ;  number  of  brigades  at  these 
points  to  be  regulated  by  the  strength  of  the  enemy.  Proba 
bility  of  throwing  a  regiment  into  the  Clove  near  Sufferans 
and  placing  a  brigade  at  Albany.  If  the  enemy  keep  a  garri 
son  at  New  York  it  will  be  of  sufficient  strength  to  repel  any 
attack  the  Americans  could  make ;  would  therefore  lay  aside 
all  idea  of  collecting  his  force  suddenly  and  extend  his  view 
to  more  remote  cantonments.  Good  barracks  at  Trenton  and 
Burlington  ;  also  wheat  and  mills  in  the  vicinity.  Advises  re 
moving  provisions  from  the  Sound  to  the  foot  of  the  mountain. 
Necessity  of  collecting  materials  for  hutting. 

Vol.  x,  No.  40. 

1778. — December  17.  Middlebrook. — Enclosing  copies  of  two  let 
ters — one  to  Mr..  Wadsworth  concerning  supplies  for  a  large 
army  to  the  northward,  the  other  his  answer,  saying  that  the 
principal  objection  to  the  supplies  being  certain  is  the  preca- 
riousness  of  carriage.  Wants  to  know  if  it  is  possible  for  Gen. 
Greene  to  promise  certain  and  uniform  transportation. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  97. 

1779. — -February  24.  Headquarters,  Middlebrook. — Requesting  him 
to  consult  with  the  Commissary-General  about  laying  in  a  mag 
azine  of  four  months'  provisions  for  1200  men  at  Fort  Pitt  and 
for  1000  men  at  Sunbury.  Asking  him  also  to  obtain,  in  as 


154          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (Gen.)  {continued}  : 
secret  a  manner  as  possible,  a  list  of  all  the  vessels  from  the  Falls 
of  Susquehanna  to  Wyoming,  and  certain  other  details.  Orders 
concerning  the  returns  of  each  month.  Preparations  for  an 
Indian  expedition  to  be  prosecuted  agreeable  to  directions  ex 
pected  from  Gen.  Schuyler.  No  further  action  to  be  taken  in 
providing  materials  for  the  vessels  of  force,  but  the  articles 
already  on  hand  are  to  be  kept  secure  from  waste  and  loss. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  95. 

1779. — March  2. — In  the  list  submitted  to  him,  if  the  articles  are 
wholly  designed  for  such  troops  as  may  proceed  by  way  of 
Wyoming,  thinks  the  quantity  too  great ;  but  if  they  are  part 
of  the  general  provisions  for  the  use  of  the  army,  they  might 
as  well  be  purchased  on  tolerably  good  terms.  [Copy.] 

Vol.  ii,  No.  86. 

1779. — May  4.  Middlebrook. — Having  already  explained  the  plan 
of  the  western  expedition  against  the  Indians  of  the  Six  Nations, 
now  informs  him  that  Gen.  Sullivan  is  appointed  to  the  com 
mand  of  this  expedition,  and  desires  that  he  will  give  him 
every  assistance  in  his  power.  Wishes  to  know  at  once  how 
soon  the  wagons  and  other  preparations  will  be  ready,  to  en 
able  him  to  make  a  general  movement  of  the  army.  Gen. 
Greene  knows  the  urgent  motives  to  a  speedy  movement. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  28. 

1779. — May  6.  Headquarters,  Middlebrook. — The  ist  Jersey  Reg 
iment  under  marching  orders,  and  will  move  probably  in  two 
days.  Hears  from  Gen.  Maxwell  that  their  portmanteaux  and 
wagons  are  lacking,  and  that  the  tents  are  not  taken  out  of  the 
store  at  Morristown  tor  want  of  wagons.  Gives  him  this  notice 
that  there  may  be  no  delay  on  the  above  account,  the  whole 
brigade  being  under  marching  orders.  Vol.  vii,  No.  58. 

1779. — May  19.  Headquarters,  Middlebrook. — Enclosing  a  letter 
from  Gen.  Sullivan,  with  the  several  papers  to  which  he  refers. 
Difficulties  arising  from  deficiency  of  wagons,  tents,  etc.,  in 
Gen.  Greene's  clepartment  will  claim  the  earliest  notice.  Ask 
ing  for  Gen.  Sullivan's  letter  and  the  return  from  the  New 
Hampshire  Regiment.  Vol.  v,  No.  22. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     155 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (Gen.)  (continued}  : 

I779- — May  31.  Headquarters. — Acknowledging  Gen.  Greene's  (?) 
favor,  and  happy  to  find  the  prospects  of  moving  the  army  so 
good.  Would  wish  to  be  in  train  to  move  by  June  2. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  26. 

1779. — October  5.  Headquarters,  West  Point. — Requesting  him  to 
take  every  measure  in  his  line  to  facilitate  the  junction  of  Gen. 
Sullivan's  troops  with  this  army.  [Copy.]  Vol.  ii,  No.  100. 

J779- — October  25.  Headquarters. — Requesting  him  to  give  the 
order  to  supply  Mr.  Hatfield  with  return  wagons  to  carry  2000 
dried  hides  to  be  sent  to  Philadelphia.  Mentioning  Gen.  Sul 
livan's  change  of  route  and  asking  that  an  express  may  be  sent 
to  meet  him.  Vol.  ii,  No.  92. 

1779. — October  jl.  Headquarters. — Wishing  to  know  if  a  suf 
ficient  number  of  vessels  can  be  procured  to  transport  troops 
up  the  river,  should  the  Indian  incursion  to  the  northward 
prove  serious.  Vol.  ii,  No.  89. 

1779. — November  17.  Headquarters,  West  Point. — General  direc 
tions  for  laying  out  the  intended  encampment.  Position  of 
brigades.  Size  and  form  of  soldiers'  barracks.  Gen.  Sul 
livan  will  furnish  fatigue-men  necessary  for  tracing  the  camp. 
Movement  of  baggage.  Vol.  ii,  No.  90. 

1779. — November  23.  Headquarters,  West  Point. — Acknowledg 
ing  favor  of  22d.  Question  of  choosing  a  winter  position  for 
the  army.  Disadvantages  of  the  position  below  the  mountain. 
Choice  dependent  on  the  number  of  the  enemy's  force  and 
their  possible  movements.  Vol.  ii,  No.  91. 

1779. — November  jo.  Pompton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
27th.  After  a  consideration  of  all  circumstances  has  decided 
upon  the  position  back  of  Mr.  Kemble's,  so  that  he  may  pro 
ceed  to  laying  off  the  ground.  Expects  to  be  at  Morristown 
the  next  day  and  will  be  obliged  if  Gen.  Greene  will  order 
him  a  late  dinner.  Understands  his  quarters  are  to  be  at 
Mrs.  Ford's.  Vol.  ii,  No.  84. 

1779. — December  23.  Headquarters,  Morristown.  —  Enclosing 
copy  of  letter  received  from  Mr.  Mitchell,  showing  how  neces 
sary  his  presence  is  in  Philadelphia.  Vol.  ii,  No.  93. 


156    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (Gen.)  (continued}  : 

1780.— January  2.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  his  letter  of 
the  day  before.  Concerning  the  dismission  of  express-riders ; 
thinks  as  many  as  possible  should  be  immediately  discharged. 
Will  write  to  Congress  on  the  subject.  Vol.  ii,  No.  101. 

1780.— -January  24.  Headquarters,  Morristown. — Concerning  the 
dispossession  of  Capt.  De  Rochefontaine  of  his  quarters  in 
favor  of  Lieut. -Col.  Stevens.  Unfortunate  that  such  things 
should  happen  to  any  officer,  but  particularly  to  a  foreign 
gentleman ;  wishes  the  affair  rectified  and  put  upon  a  proper 
footing.  Has  received  Mr.  Conduit's  letter;  Gen.  Lee  in 
that  part  of  the  country ;  trying  to  prevent  the  intercourse  of 
which  he  speaks,  but  seems  impracticable  to  put  a  stop  to  it. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  99. 

1780. — January  27.  Headquarters,  Morristown. — Orders  to  Gen. 
Greene  to  govern  himself  by  the  Act  of  2yth  ult.,  directing 
the  dismission  of  the  express-riders,  with  certain  exceptions. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  106. 

1780. — -January  Jo.  Headquarters,  Morristown. — Advices  re 
ceived  from  Gen.  St.  Clair  point  to  the  enemy's  having  some 
offensive  operation  in  view.  Therefore  requests  that  he  will 
use  his  best  endeavors  to  remove  the  forage  at  or  near  the 
lines,  to  Morristown.  Has  sent  a  copy  of  letter  representing 
state  of  his  department  to  Congress.  Vol.  ii,  No.  96. 

1780. — Februarys.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  letter  of  same 
date,  enclosing  copy  of  one  from  Col.  Berry,  concerning  the 
unwillingness  of  inhabitants  to  transport  for  the  army  at  the 
regulated  prices,  from  an  apprehension  that  the  regulations 
will  not  be  general.  Suggests  the  adoption  of  an  expedient, 
it  being  indispensable  that  the  transportation  should  go  on 
with  vigor.  Vol.  vii,  No.  105. 

1780. — February  9.  Headquarters,  Morristown. — The  enclosed 
(No.  1040)  transmitted  him  by  Board  of  War  through  Baron 
Steuben.  Asks  him  to  have  the  returns  made  out  as  soon  as 
convenient.  Vol.  vii,  No.  104. 

!  780. — February  18.  Headquarters,  Morristown.—  Thinks  it  better 
that  the  team  with  the  clothing  should  not  set  out  for  Albany 
in  the  present  state  of  the  roads.  Vol.  ii,  No.  98. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     157 

WAYNE,  ANTHONY  (Gen.)  : 

1779. —  October  25.  Camp,  Second  River. — Acknowledging  his 
favor  of  that  evening  and  promising  to  wait  on  him  at  nine 
o'clock  in  the  morning,  on  condition  that  Gen.  Greene  will 
dine  with  him  and  spend  the  night.  Vol.  ii,  No.  88. 

WEBB,  JOSEPH  : 

1778. —  October  2J. — By  desire  of  Governor  Trumbull  is  going  to 
the  lines  with  Governor  Franklin.  In  receipt  of  countermand 
orders.  Vol.  viii,  No.  107. 

WEEDON,  GEORGE  : 

1778. — November  g.  Fredericksburg. — Acknowledging  letter  of 
1 4th  ult.,  and  congratulating  him  on  the  birth  of  a  daughter. 
Would  have  given  his  only  hat  if  it  had  been  a  son  !  Has 
leased  a  farm  not  far  from  town,  where  his  friends  will  always 
receive  a  hearty  welcome,  and  if  Mrs.  Greene  will  come, 
promises  her  a  ball  every  week.  Great  hopes  at  the  begin 
ning  of  the  Rhode  Island  expedition,  disappointed.  Desires 
his  opinion  on  the  state  of  the  army,  on  the  results  of  the 
Court-martial  and  the  Eastern  pole  tax.  Thinks  the  British 
are  pretty  tired  and  would  gladly  quit.  Assembly  still  sitting ; 
will  communicate  the  heads  of  their  deliberations  in  his  next. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  102. 

WEISS,  JACOB  : 

1779. — October  10.  New  Windsor. — Enclosing  Col.  Mitchell's 
letter.  Men  actually  suffering  from  want  of  blankets.  Some 
coarse,  blue  woolens  at  the  clothing  store  better  than  nothing. 
Wishes  to  know  the  General's  opinion  about  issuing  leather 
breeches  to  the  artificers  ;  also  about  getting  returns  of  mate 
rials  necessary  for  hutting,  as  the  time  for  winter-quarters 
approaches.  Vol.  iii,  No.  121. 

1779. —  October  18.  New  Windsor. — The  bearer,  Mr.  New,  waits 
on  him  with  a  desire  of  returning  home  to  his  family,  his  term 
of  service  being  ended.  Question  of  leather  breeches. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  122. 

1779. — October  ip.  New  Windsor. — Enclosing  list  of  articles 
requisite  for  hutting  the  ten  brigades.  Suggestions  for  getting 
other  returns  for  the  same  purpose.  Vol.  iii,  No.  124. 


158    CALENDAK  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

WEISS,  JACOB  {continued)  : 

I779-~  October  27.  New  Windsor. — Concerning  tents  and  re 
turns.  Vol.  viii,  No.  108. 
. — November  14.  New  Windsor. — Will  set  off  in  the  morn 
ing  for  Morristown.  Asks  that  Mr.  Tenbrook  may  be  sent  on 
before  the  army  marches,  to  make  certain  preparations  as 
regards  stores,  hutting,  etc.  Vol.  xii,  No.  10. 

WENDELL,  OLIVER: 

. —  October  21.     Boston. — Asking  for  an  order  on  Gen.  Heath 

for  the  sum  mentioned  in  the  account.  Vol.  x,  No.  9. 

WEST,  JACOB  : 

I779- — December  6.  Greenwich. — Sends  by  bearer,  Adam  Hawk, 
a  saddle  of  venison ;  also  some  cereals  for  use  of  the  forage 
department  at  Morristown.  Vol.  viii,  No.  109. 

1780. — February  5.  Greenwich. — By  request  of  Col.  Hooper  has 
purchased  and  sent  on  four  turkeys,  nine  geese,  and  seven 
hens.  Chairs  will  be  ready  some  time  the  following  week. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  104. 
WHITTELSEY,  CHARLES  : 

1779. — Octobers.  Providence. — Directed  by  Gen.  Gates  to  write 
the  exact  hour  the  express  sets  off  with  a  letter  from  him  to 
His  Excellency,  Gen.  Washington.  Col.  Bowen  has  given  or 
ders  to  fix  expresses  at  twenty  miles  distance  from  Providence, 
in  accordance  with  orders  received.  Vol.  iii,  No.  119. 

WILLIAMS,  OTH.  H.  : 

1779. — May  27. — Found  by  inquiry  that  a  certain  Major-General 
can  not  be  induced  to  accept  employment  on  an  expedition 
against  the  savages;  shows  not  the  least  disposition  for  specu 
lating  in  scalps.  Vol.  v,  No.  81. 

1780. — February  3.  Morristown. — Ordered  by  the  Commander- 
in-Chief  to  furnish  a  battalion  of  between  two  and  three  hun 
dred  men  to  cover  the  stores  and  public  offices  in  Morristown, 
and  therefore  applies  to  Gen.  Greene  for  barracks  or  some 
other  cover  for  them.  Vol.  ii,  No.  106. 

WILLIAMSON,  MATTHEW  : 

1780.—; January  16.  Elizabethtown.  — Introducing  Mr.  Aaron 
Woodruff,  who  has  been  an  express- rider  at  the  above  post  for 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  159 

WILLIAMSON,  MATTHEW  (continued}  : 

three  months,  and  if  possible,  desires  his  pay.  If  he  is  not 
paid,  would  like  to  know  the  amount  of  his  wages  and  how  the 
post  is  to  be  supplied  with  riders.  Yol.  iii,  No.  64. 

WOODFORD,  WILLIAM: 

1779. — May  18.  Bound  Brook. — Complaining  of  Mr.  Dunn's 
turning  his  horses  into  a  small  pasture  already  stocked  with  a 
sufficient  number;  knows  Mr.  Dunn  could  provide  better  pas 
ture  elsewhere,  but  he  is  piqued  at  being  turned  out  of  such 
comfortable  quarters  to  give  place  to  him  (Woodford) ;  asks 
that  the  matter  be  looked  into.  Vol.  v,  No.  23. 

1779. — November  25.  Haverstraw. — Will  begin  his  march  for 
winter-quarters  on  the  following  day,  but  will  have  to  stop 
two  days  at  SufTern  for  the  purpose  of  issuing  clothing. 
Preparations  he  has  made  for  the  arrival  of  the  troops. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  108. 

1779. — November  29.  Ramapo. — Directed  by  His  Excellency  to 
ascertain  where  their  huts  are  to  be  built,  and  if  there  is  a 
nearer  route  than  going  round  by  Morristown.  Has  sent  a  de 
tachment  from  each  brigade,  with  their  quartermasters,  to  Gen. 
Greene  or  one  of  his  assistants  for  their  proportion  of  tools. 

Yol.  ii,  No.  107. 

WORTHINGTON,    ASA  : 

1779. — February  16.  Rariton. — In  want  of  more  assistance  in  his 
work ;  asks  for  a  certain  artificer  to  help  him  for  a  few  weeks. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  no. 

£779. — February  17.  Rariton. — Requested  by  Col.  Wadsworth  to 
order  that  the  slaughter-house  now  begun  in  camp  may  be 
speedily  completed.  Gives  his  reasons  for  haste  in  this  matter. 
Wishes  a  large  vat  made  at  the  slaughter-house  to  salt  the  meat 
in  as  soon  as  it  is  killed.  Vol.  iv,  No.  101. 

YOUNG,  HENRY  : 

1780. — January  31.  Lancaster. — Delay  of  troops  occasioned  by 
want  of  horses.  Movements  of  the  Second  Division.  Appre 
hensive  of  further  delays  before  reaching  Fredericksburg,  the 
road  between  that  town  and  Leesburg  being  the  worst  on  the 
continent.  Wishes  to  know  how  the  wagoners  he  has  enlisted 


160    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

YOUNG,  HENRY  (continued} : 

are  to  be  supplied  with  clothes ;  also  what  is  the  pay  of  a 
wagonmaster.  Promises  returns  of  everything  in  the  quarter 
master's  department.  If  he  has  to  continue  defraying  his  own 
expenses,  will  be  ruined.  Carelessness  and  villainy  of  wag 
oners.  Vol.  ii,  No.  109. 
1780. — February  18.  Fredericksburg. — Detailed  account  of  the 
march  of  the  Virginia  troops  southward.  Supplies  on  hand 
sufficient,  except  from  Leesburg  to  Fredericksburg.  Express 
received  by  Gen.  Woodford  from  Gen.  Lincoln,  urging  him  to 
hasten  the  march  of  his  division,  as  the  enemy  have  received 
a  reinforcement  at  Savannah.  Troops  in  good  health  and  high 
spirits  in  spite  of  the  long  march,  and  anxious  to  stop  the  ene 
my's  progress.  Vol.  ii,  No.  no. 

ZIEGLER,  DAVID: 

1780.—; January  31. — Offering  him  chocolate  or  soap  or  anything 
in  the  store.  Vol.  ii,  No.  in. 


LETTERS   FROM   QEN.  GREENE. 

ABEEL,  JAMES  (Col.): 

.—June  6.  Ringwood. — Acknowledging  letters  of  the  3d,  4th 
and  6th.  Glad  to  hear  such  encouraging  talk  respecting  pro 
visions.  Asking  for  canteens  and  a  good  penknife  or  two. 
Just  entering  the  Clove ;  nothing  to  eat  there  for  man  or  beast. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  30. 

.—June  p.  Camp,  Smith's  Clove. — Favorable  information, 
concerning  provisions,  in  his  favor  of  the  6th  hist.,  very 
pleasant  hearing.  Wishes  flour  sent  as  fast  as  it  comes  to 
Morristown.  Will  soon  release  him  (Col.  Abeel)  from  trans 
porting  stores  and  enable  him  to  attend  to  the  objects  within 
his  own  particular  line  of  duty.  [Copy.]  Vol.  vi,  No.  32. 

. — .June  ii.  Camp,  Smith's  Clove. — Acknowledging  favors  of 
8th  and  pth  insts.  Impossible  to  furnish  wagons  to  transport 
the  stores  from  Pompton  to  camp  till  general  arrangement  is 
made.  Thanks  him  for  his  politeness  and  attention  to  Mrs. 
Greene.  Vol.  vi,  No.  44. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     161 

ABEEL,  JAMES  (Col.)  (continued)  : 

.—June  12.  Smith's  Tavern. — Mr.  Lewis'  suitability  for  the 
business  he  is  employed  in.  Begs  him  to  lay  aside  any  dis 
putes  he  may  have  with  Mr.  Lewis.  "  Private  pique  should 
ever  give  way  to  public  good."  Thanks  him  for  his  zeal  dur 
ing  Mr.  Lewis'  illness.  Vol.  vi,  No.  52. 
I779-~ -June  14.  Smith's  Tavern.—  Acknowledging  favors  of  nth 
and  1 2th  insts.  Desires  tents  and  portmanteaus  forwarded  at 
once.  Will  investigate  the  matter  of  camp  kettles. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  68. 
HARTLEY,  JAMES,  and  SAMUEL  EDMUNSTON  : 

Junei6.  Smith' s  Tavern. — Desiring  a  return  of  wagons 
and  horses  in  the  Maryland  line,  also  a  few  necessary  remarks 
upon  their  condition.  Vol.  vi,  No.  72. 

BERRY,  SIDNEY  (Col.)  : 

. — June  j. — Ordering  him  to  make  certain  sales  and  settle 
ments  connected  with  the  breaking  up  of  camp. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  12. 

1779. — June  23.  JVew  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  ipth. 
Undoubtedly  his  right  to  dispose  of  public  property  left  at 
Mr.  Wallace's.  General  paid  him  (Mr.  Wallace)  $10,000  for 
rent  and  for  any  inconvenience  he  was  subject  to  from  the 
General's  residing  with  him;  no  other  inhabitant  received  any 
compensation  for  use  of  his  house.  Requests  him  to  dispose 
of  the  huts  and  other  public  property  in  the  best  manner  for 
the  interest  of  the  public  ;  better  dispose  of  boards  at  private 
sale.  Vol.  vi,  No.  88. 

BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.) : 

1779. — September  20.  West  Point.— Col.  Clarke  under  marching 
orders  for  South  Carolina.  Asks  Col.  Biddle  to  give  him  a 
supply  of  money  to  furnish  him  with  forage  on  the  road. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  26. 
BOWEN,  EPHRAIM  (Col.): 

T779- — June  6.  Ringwood. — Acknowledging  letter  of  3oth  ult. 
Assuring  him  that  he  will  have  every  advantage  which  the 
other  deputies  enjoy.  Gen.  Gates'  consequence  shall  never 
be  injured  in  future  by  having  his  letters  enclosed  in  Col. 
Bowen's.  Money  to  be  forwarded  to  him  in  five  or  six  days. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  15. 


162          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

BOWEN,  EPHRAIM  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

*T19-—June  ij.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of 
8th  inst.  with  enclosed  petition,  which  shall  be  sent  to  Gen. 
Sullivan.  Reasons  for  thinking  he  will  not  grant  it.  Benefits 
allowed  captors.  Vol.  vi,  No.  61. 

1779.— June  28.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2ist 
inst.  Has  consulted  Gen:  Washington  upon  the  subject  of  the 
Rhode  Island  expedition  ;  says  he  knows  of  no  such  expedition 
either  having  been  ordered  by  Congress  or  otherwise  author 
ized.  Warns  him,  therefore,  not  to  take  a  single  step  without 
written  orders  to  justify  his  conduct ;  this  will  secure  him  in 
the  future.  Vol.  vi,  No.  92. 

BROWN,  WILLIAM  (Dr.) : 

1779. — -June  27.  Smith's  Clove. — Orders  from  Gov.  Livingston 
and  Gen.  Washington  to  remove  the  sick  out  of  the  barns  of 
the  inhabitants  of  New  Jersey  and  to  apply  to  Col.  Berry  to 
provide  them  with  quarters  in  the  barracks  and  public  build 
ings  in  Pluckemin.  These  accommodations  very  inconveni 
ent  and  improper  for  the  purpose,  but  necessity  compels  their 
removal  there.  Vol.  vi,  No.  94. 

BRUEN  (Capt.)  : 

*T79'—. June  2-  Camp. — Ordering  him  to  collect  and  send  to 
Pluckemin  all  the  boards  and  materials,  etc.,  from  the  bar 
racks,  and  then  follow  the  army.  Vol.  vi,  No.  13. 

BUTLER,  (Col.)  : 

1779.— June  20.  Smith's  Tavern. — In  receipt  of  his  favor  that 
morning.  Horses  with  pack-saddles  ordered  to  attend  his 
party.  Vol.  vi,  No.  74. 

CHASE,  THOMAS  (Col.)  : 

1779. — -June  u.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  315! 
ult.  Refuses  responsibility  in  settling  Mr.  Pincheon's  affair. 
Want  of  attention  shown  by  the  States  to  the  business  of  the 
department.  Vol.  vi,  No.  49. 

1779. — -June  jo.  New  Windsor. — In  receipt  of  alarming  letter 
from  Board  of  War,  relative  to  a  quantity  of  lead  failing  to 
come  on  from  Boston  ;  it  must  be  got  on  at  any  cost ;  a  fail 
ure  may  be  attended  with  dreadful  consequences.  If  unable 


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CHASE,  THOMAS  (Col.)  (continued^  : 

to  procure  teams,  must  call  on  Mr.  Smith  of  Springfield,  Mr. 
Hubbard  of  Hartford,  for  assistance.  Admires  Gen.  Heath's 
tent ;  wishes  four  or  five  like  it.  Vol.  vi,  No.  109. 

. — September  29.  West  Point. — Sorry  to  inform  him  that 
there  is  great  complaint  against  him  in  the  Commissary  Gen 
eral's  department  for  want  of  teams  to  bring  forward  the  pub 
lic  stores  to  West  Point ;  does  not  understand  the  reason  of 
this,  the  roads  being  good  and  teams  plentiful.  Sets  forth  the 
serious  harm  resulting  from  any  delay  in  hurrying  forward  the 
stores.  Vol.  iv,  No.  27. 

CLINTON,  GEORGE  (Gov.) : 

1779. — June  28.  Smith's  Clove. — Col.  Hay  in  immediate  want  of 
about  $100,000;  begs  the  Governor  to  loan  that  sum  to  the 
department,  promising  to  replace  it  in  a  week  or  two  in  the 
treasury.  Most  of  the  money  to  be  appropriated  for  the  In 
dian  expedition.  Col.  Hay  will  wait  upon  him  for  an  answer. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  97. 

Cox,  JOHN  (Col.) : 

1779. — -June  6.  Ringwood. — Enemy's  designs  difficult  to  interpret 
from  his  movements ;  they  have  fallen  back  to  King's  Ferry 
again,  after  being  in  full  view  of  fortifications  at  West  Point, 
without  attempting  to  make  any  impression  upon  the  works. 
Loss  of  a  little  fort  by  Gen.  McDougal  on  the  east  side  of 
King's  Ferry.  Enemy's  purpose  to  cut  off  their  communica 
tion  with  the  Eastern  States.  Difficulty  of  subsisting  their 
cattle  and  keeping  up  the  necessary  transportation  through 
such  a  barren  country.  Plans  for  subsisting  the  troops  in  case 
West  Point  is  invested,  and  for  transporting  provisions  and 
forage.  Necessity  for  removing  clothing  at  Middlebrook  as 
fast  as  possible  to  somewhere  back  of  Morristown. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  27. 

1779. — June  p.  Camp,  Smith1  s  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
4th  inst.  Will  rest  satisfied  in  full  expectation  of  plentiful  sup 
ply  of  stores.  Will  lay  his  letter  before  the  General  in  order  to 
have  an  officer  appointed  to  the  command  of  the  watermen ; 
conflicting  accounts  from  that  quarter.  Directions  as  to  for 
warding  the  stores  back  into  the  country  from  Middlebrook. 


164    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  (continued} : 

Enemy   making   no   attempt    on   West  Point,  but  fortifying 

King's  Ferry.  Vol.  vi,  No.  37. 

.— June  14.  Smith's  Tavern. — Business  of  enlisting  wagoners 
must  be  pursued  with  more  vigor;  if  they  cannot  be  had  at 
the  present  rate  of  payment,  it  must  be  raised. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  65. 

.— June  20.  Smith?  s  Tavern. — Desiring  him  to  make  such 
arrangements  at  Middlebrook  as  will  render  Col.  Thomson's 
further  stay  there  unnecessary.  Will  change  position  again 
immediately  if  enemy  fall  across  the  river.  Needs  of  the 
Eastern  army.  Vol.  vi,  No.  80. 

DEPUTIES  OF  THE  QUARTERMASTER'S  DEPARTMENT  [Circular 

Letter]  : 

1779. — -June  16.  Smithes  Tavern. — Enclosing  a  copy  of  a  letter 
from  Hon.  John  Dickinson,  Roger  Sherman,  Nathaniel  Scud- 
der,  Esqs.,  members  of  Congress,  a  committee  appointed  for 
superintending  the  staff  department  of  the  army.  Explains 
the  design  of  this  letter  and  also  the  returns  expected  of  them 
in  reply.  Committee  anxious  to  have  this  information  without 
the  least  unnecessary  delay.  Vol.  vi,  No.  73. 

DICKINSON,  JOHN,  AND  OTHERS  : 

1779. — June  /j.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  7th 
inst.  Promising  to  furnish  them  with  the  returns  and  infor 
mation  concerning  the  plan  and  economy  of  the  quartermaster's 
department.  His  health  on  the  decline.  Vol.  vi,  No.  58. 

FINNIE,  WILLIAM  (Col.)  : 

iTjg.—June  21.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  29th 
ult,  and  likewise  a  letter  from  Mr.  Webb  respecting  the  pro 
priety  of  Col.  Finnie's  conduct.  Will  lay  the  letter  before 
Gen.  Washington,  in  order  to  disabuse  his  mind  of  any  preju 
dice.  Requests  punctuality  in  the  returns.  Vol.  vi,  No.  85. 

FURMAN,  MOORE  : 

1 779. — June  6.  Ringwood. — Detailed  orders  concerning  the  for 
warding  of  provisions  on  the  Sussex  route.  Vol.  vi,  No.  16. 

1779. — June  9.  Camp}  Smith's  Clove. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
5th  inst.  Will  endeavor  to  send  back  teams  to  bring  on  the 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     165 

FURMAN,  MOORE  (continued}  : 

provisions.  Repeats  his  plan  of  dividing  the  route  into  stages. 
Advises  removing  stores  at  Pluckemin  to  Susquehanna  or 
Pittstown,  should  enemy  invade  New  Jersey.  Grain  or  no 
grain,  the  provisions  must  come  on  to  the  army  ;  if  necessary, 
the  cattle  must  eat  grass.  Vol.  vi,  No.  38. 

1779. — June.  12.  Smitti s  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  pth 
inst.  No  objections  to  Mr.  Lewis,  if  he  is  satisfactory  in  his 
work ;  Mr.  Abeel's  and  Mr.  Lewis'  disagreements  not  a  suffi 
cient  reason  for  dismissing  the  latter.  Account  of  measures 
he  adopted  during  Mr.  Lewis'  illness.  Plan  for  facilitating 
the  transportation  of  stores.  Situation  disagreeable,  owing  to 
want  of  money.  Vol.  vi,  No.  53. 

1779. — -June  21.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i2th 
inst.  Inconvenience  of  not  knowing  what  the  next  move 
ment  will  be.  Even  the  General,  although  acting  on  the  de- 
•  fensive,  cannot  determine  this  point,  for  it  all  depends  on  the 
enemy's  movements.  Wants  pasture  for  horses  provided 
along  the  route  from  Middlebrook.  Herculean  task  on  their 
hands.  Afraid  good  news  from  the  South  will  turn  out  to  be 
false.  Vol.  vi,  No.  86. 

1779. — June  24. — Accepting  his  resignation  as  deputy  quarter 
master-general  for  the  State  of  New  Jersey.  Sorry  that  the 
late  oppressive  law  in  his  State,  dangerous  to  the  rights  of  citi 
zens  as  well  as  to  the  privileges  of  officers,  has  forced  him  to 
this  measure.  Begs  him  to  continue  to  manage  the  business 
in  his  private  capacity  until  he  can  appoint  another,  or  until 
Congress  can  remedy  the  effects  of  this  unprecedented  meas 
ure.  Vol.  vi,  No.  89. 
GIBSON,  GEORGE  (Col.)  : 

1779. — September  27.  West  Point.  Acknowledging  his  letter  of 
the  i5th  inst.  with  its  inclosure.  Maj.  Blodget,  not  having 
acquainted  him  with  his  borrowing  a  sulky  of  Col.  Gibson, 
has  written  to  him  on  the  subject,  asking  certain  things  about 
it,  to  enable  him  to  settle  with  Col.  Gibson. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  36. 
GREENE,  JACOB  : 

1TJ9- — June  6.  Ringwood. — Order  to  furnish  Col.  Bowen  with  a 
quantity  of  axes.  Vol.  vi,  No.  29. 


166    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HARRISON,  ALEX.  TURNER  (Col.)  : 

T779- — December  6. — Desiring  him  to  engage  a  hundred  wagoners 
for  one  year,  and  telling  him  the  terms  he  is  to  make. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  6. 
HARVEY,  JOHN  : 

J779- — September  29.  West  Point. — Acknowledging  favor  of  ist 
inst.,  recommending  the  appointment  of  Mr.  Rice  a  deputy 
quartermaster-general  to  the  convention  troops.  Believes  Mr. 
Rice  an  honest  man,  but  neither  a  good  accountant  nor  well 
versed  in  the  forms  of  business.  Vol.  iv,  No.  30. 

HAY,  HAWKES  (Col.) : 

J779-— June  20.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  letter  of  i6th 
inst.  Has  written  to  Mr.  Kearse  to  give  him  every  assistance 
in  removing  his  family  and  things  out  of  the  way  of  the  enemy. 
Exceedingly  sorry  for  his  misfortune ;  offers  any  assistance  in 
his  power;  has  Gen.  Washington's  approbation  for  what  he 
is  doing.  Vol.  vi,  No.  79. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.): 

1779 — June  9.  Campy  Smith's  Clove. — His  Excellency,  Gen. 
Washington,  desires  return  of  all  the  boats  on  North  river. 
Happy  to  hear  of  his  success  in  the  removal  of  stores.  Ques 
tions  of  tents  and  canteens.  Vol.  iv,  No.  35. 

1779. — -June  14..  Smith's  Tavern. — Distressed  for  wagoners  at 
Middle  Brook.  Begs  that  he  will  send  him  all  the  carters 
from  his  side  of  the  river.  Vol.  vi,  No.  69. 

I779-~ -June  19.  Fishkill. — Directions  of  His  Excellency  con 
cerning  the  places  at  which  to  deposit  the  public  stores. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  76. 

I779-— June  20.  Smith1  s  Tavern. — Acknowledging  letter  of  i4th 
and  i5th  insts.  Has  sent  to  His  Excellency  for  permission  to 
assist  Col.  Hawkes  Hay  in  the  removal  of  his  family.  Has 
written  the  Board  of  War  for  copy  of  new  regulations  in  the 
Barrack  department,  and  to  Congress  for  a  copy  of  resolution 
respecting  artificers.  Vol.  vi,  No.  81. 

\11<).—June  28.  New  Windsor. — Enclosing  letter  to  Governor 
Clinton.  Forgot  about  it,  owing  to  press  of  business. 

(Copy)  Vol.  vi,  No.  101. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  167 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

unt 30.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favors  of  28th, 
and  3oth.  If  Col.  Hay  cannot  go  on  with  the  business, 
he  must  make  application  for  the  aid  of  the  line.  Sorry  he 
did  not  succeed  with  Governor  Clinton.  However,  if  all  other 
sources  fail,  will  furnish  the  horses  himself,  out  of  his  own 
much  needed  number.  Mr.  Pettit  expects  to  send  him  (Col. 
Hay)  some  money  soon.  Vol.  vi,  No.  99. 

I779-— June  jo.  New  Windsor. — In  receipt  of  alarming  accounts 
from  the  Board  of  War,  they  having  been  disappointed  of  a 
quantity  of  lead  expected  from  Boston  ;  if  any  has  arrived  at 
Fishkill  or  Claverack,  wishes  it  forwarded  to  Newburg. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  103. 

1779.—: July  8.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  8th, 
concerning  the  advisability  of  punishing  wagoners.  Thinks 
on  the  whole,  although  some  little  good  might  result  from 
prompt  punishment,  yet  the  ensuing  alarm  would  produce 
more  injury  than  benefit  to  the  department. 

Vol.  x,  No.  20. 

I779- — July  10.  New  Windsor. — His  Excellency's  orders  that 
the  two  Connecticut  brigades  shall  be  put  in*  motion  and 
marched  down  toward  Norwalk.  Concerning  flour  and  port 
manteaus  for  the  brigades ;  also  the  teams  to  move  their  bag 
gage  with  the  greatest  dispatch.  Vol.  x,  No.  17. 

1779. — September  27.  West  Point. — Acknowledging  favor  of  26th 
inst.  Urging  him  to  employ  every  person  he  can  muster  to 
aid  in  getting  the  boats  ready.  Will  engage  the  artillery 
artificers  to  assist  in  the  business.  Vol.  iv,  No.  33. 

HOLLINGSWORTH,  HENRY  (Col.),  and  COL.  FINNIE: 
1779. — September   29.      West  Point    Garrison. — Informing    them 
that  they  have  made  no  return  of  stores  since  the  spring. 
Rules  of  the  department  on  the  subject.     Advises  securing  all 
forage  as  early  as  possible.  Vol.  iv,  No.  29, 

HOOPER,  ROBERT  L.  (Col.)  : 

1779. — June  6.  Ringwood. — Requesting  his  assistance  in  the 
transportation  of  stores  from  Philadelphia  by  way  of  Easton 
and  Sussex.  Enemy's  design  to  cut  off  the  communication  with 
the  New  England  States.  Their  particular  object  uncertain, 


188    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HOOPER,  ROBERT  L.  (Col.)   (continued)  : 

but  they  have  possessed  themselves  of  King's  Ferry  and  are 

fortifying  there.  Vol.  vi,  No.  17. 

1779-—. June  9-  Camp,  Smith's  Clove. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
6th  inst.  His  ability  to  furnish  100  barrels  of  flour  a  day  for 
two  months,  to  be  delivered  at  New  Windsor.  Question  of 
engaging  teams.  Hopes  Col.  Hooper  is  mistaken  with  respect 
to  the  provisions  not  being  sent  up  to  Wyoming,  as  Major 
Claiborne's  and  Col.  Cox's  accounts  on  that  subject  are  most 
flattering.  Enemy  making  no  attempt  upon  West  Point,  but 
fortifying  at  King's  Ferry.  If  necessary,  apply  to  Col. 
Mitchell  for  portmanteaus ;  desires  twenty  good  express 
horses,  with  pack-saddle  on  each.  Vol.  vi,  No.  33. 

1779. — -June  15.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  letters  of  i2th 
inst.  Will  do  all  he  can  to  procure  a  supply  of  money  for 
him.  Pleased  with  the  measures  adopted  in  transportation ; 
will  make  any  sacrifice  to  insure  Gen.  Sullivan's  success.  Ad 
vises  the  purchase  of  all  the  grain  forage  possible.  Thanks 
him  for  polite  attention  to  Mr.  Lett's  application. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  71. 

1779. — -June  26.  Camp. — Acknowledging  favor  of  22d  inst.  Ad 
vises  him  to  make  frequent  and  urgent  demands  on  the  treasury 
for  money.  Glad  to  hear  Gen.  Sullivan  is  on  the  march. 
Hopes  his  success  will  be  equal  to  the  preparations  for  the  ex 
pedition.  Col.  Mitchell  directed  to  transport  provisions  from 
Philadelphia  to  Easton.  Plans  for  procuring  teams.  Oats  will 
be  peculiarly  acceptable.  Vol.  vi,  No.  95. 

1779. — July  10.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  7th 
inst.  Gen.  Sullivan's  difficulties.  Powers  of  Government  too 
feeble  to  execute  the  orders  of  Administration ;  a  great  mis 
fortune  if  Gen.  Sullivan  gets  his  army  too  unwieldy  for  the 
nature  of  the  service  'he  is  going  on.  Convulsions  caused  by 
the  late  resolution  of  Congress  and  the  tax-bill  of  New  Jersey. 
Enemy  have  plundered  New  Haven,  burnt  Fairfield,  and  are 
now  ranging  the  country,  and  committing  all  kinds  of  depreda 
tions.  The  militia  of  the  country  make  them  pay  the  price  of 
blood  for  every  injury  done  to  the  inhabitants. 

Vol.  x,  No.  15. 
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CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     169 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  : 

1779.-- June  n.  Campt  Smithes  Tavern  in  the  Clove. — Acknowl 
edging  letters  of  May  26  and  June  2.  Poor  prospects  of 
enlisting  wagoners.  General  plan  concerning  the  transporta 
tion  of  flour  from  Hartford  to  Providence.  Gen.  Gates  will 
never  forgive  him  if  supply  is  short,  as  he  has  but  little  charity 
for  the  staff  department.  Vol.  vi,  No.  46. 

T779-— June  28.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  24th 
inst.  Col.  Hay  and  main  army  greatly  distressed  for  want  of 
wagoners.  Begs  that  he  will  pay  particular  attention  to  Col. 
Hay's  wants.  Assistance  given  to  one  another  by  the  States. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  93. 

1779. — June  jo.  New  Windsor. — Board  of  War  in  urgent  need  of 
a  quantity  of  lead.  Asks  him  to  aid  Col.  Chase,  if  he  is  unable 
to  get  the  lead  forward  as  soon  as  wanted. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  106. 

1 779. — September  29.  West  Point. — Acknowledging  favor  of  27th, 
and  desiring  him  to  push  forward  the  public  stores  before  the 
wet  season  arrives.  Will  write  to  Mr.  Pettit  to  forward  him  a 
fresh  supply  of  cash.  Business  of  raising  the  sides  of  the 
river  scows.  Glad  Major  Starr  has  not  left  the  department. 
Much  obliged  for  the  care  Mr.  Hubbard  has  taken  of  his 
horse  \  sorry  he  is  in  such  wretched  condition. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  28. 
JAY,  JOHN  : 

I779-— June  24.  Smith's  Clove. — Concerning  a  law  passed  by  the 
Legislature  of  the  State  of  New  Jersey  for  the  express  purpose 
of  taxing  the  assistant  and  deputy  quartermasters-general ; 
likely  to  produce  disagreeable  consequences ;  this  arbitrary 
imposition  cannot  fail  to  drive  out  of  the  department  every 
capable  and  trustworthy  man.  Mr.  Furman  has  already 
resigned  and  Col.  Cox  and  Mr.  Pettit  only  wait  to  know  the 
issue  of  a  memorial  presented  to  Congress.  Should  they 
resign,  will  not  be  responsible  for  the  terrible  consequences, 
neither  will  he  take  any  fee  or  reward  for  his  services  in  that 
event.  Has  heard  some  doubts  about  the  holding  of  his  com 
mand.  If,  by  serving  on  the  staff,  he  should  lose  the  honors 
of  the  line  he  could  never  be  repaid,  nor  could  he  ever  serve 
in  the  department  during  another  campaign. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  96. 


170          CALENDAR   OF  THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

JAY,  JOHN  (continued} : 

i^g.—June  jo.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the 
1 6th.  Thinks  the  act  granting  certain  privileges  to  wagoners 
in  the  public  service  will  be  attended  with  many  advantages ; 
explains  why  he  thinks  the  other  act  relating  to  wagon-hire 
impracticable.  Vol.  vi,  No.  98. 

KEARSE,  BENJAMIN  : 

1779. — June  20.  Smithes  Tavern. — Orders  to  furnish  Col.  Hay 
with  public  wagons  sufficient  to  remove  his  family  and  effects. 
A  large  covering  party  necessary  to  protect  them  from  the 
enemy.  Vol.  vi,  No.  77. 

LEWIS,  JOSEPH  : 

1779. — June  12.  Smith's  Tavern. — Owing  to  the  illness  of  Mr. 
Lewis,  was  obliged  to  call  in  the  aid  of  the  country  to  forward 
the  provisions.  Now  that  he  is  restored  to  health,  will  send 
Mr.  Abeel  word  to  leave  the  business  entirely  to  him.  Begs 
that  he  and  Mr.  Abeel  will  lay  aside  their  disputes  and  preju 
dices  in  order  to  promote  the  public  welfare. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  51. 
LEWIS,  MORGAN  (Col.) : 

1779. — June  10.  Camp  at  Smith's  Clove. — Gen.  Washington  has 
written  to  Gen.  Clinton  to  be  in  readiness  for  a  certain  move 
ment.  Orders  him  to  apply  to  Gen.  Clinton  to  ascertain  his 
wants.  This  business  requiring  utmost  dispatch. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  41. 

. — September  27.  West  Point. — Desiring  him  not  to  engage  in 
building  his  store  until  the  garrison  at  West  Point  is  furnished 
with  a  sufficient  quantity  of  boards  to  barrack  the  troops,  which 
must  be  sent  on  with  all  speed.  Just  received  an  order  from 
His  Excellency,  Gen.  Washington,  to  order  down  all  the  flat- 
boats  from  Albany  ;  not  a  moment's  time  is  to  be  lost,  as  the 
General  is  in  hourly  expectation  of  Count  d'Estaing's  arrival, 
when  the  boats  will  be  wanted  immediately. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  34. 

McDouGAL,  ALEXANDER  (Gen.): 

.—June  21.  Smithes  Tavern. — Enclosing  copy  of  letter  from 
Col.  Hugh  Hughes,  respecting  a  blacksmith  ;  both  Gen.  Wash 
ington's  and  Gen.  Parsons'  opinion  that  he  ought  to  be  re- 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.          171 

McDouGAL,  ALEXANDER  (Gen.)  (continued}: 

moved  ;  as  the  appointment  was  given  him  by  Gen.  McDougal, 

wishes  first  his  opinion  on  the  subject.  Vol.  vi,  No.  84. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.) : 

1779. — June  ii.  Smitti s  Clove. — Acknowledging  favor  of  4th 
inst.  Happy  that  everything  is  in  such  promising  train.  Supply 
of  tents  and  portmanteaus  needed.  Concerning  Lord  Stirling's 
saddle.  Policy  of  Congress  is  erroneous.  Enemy  fortifying 
King's  Ferry  with  industry.  Vol.  vi,  No.  45. 

1779. — June  15.  Smitti  s  lavern. — His  situation  very  disagreeable 
owing  to  the  condition  of  his  tent,  which  is  single  and  full  of 
holes.  Gives  directions  for  the  making  of  a  new  one. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  70. 

1779. — June  jo.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i9th 
inst.  Asking  for  further  supply  of  tents  and  portmanteaus. 
Still  distressed  for  want  of  wagoners.  Wages  of  expresses  must 
be  advanced,  if  they  cannot  be  retained  at  the  present  rate. 
Higher  pay  given  to  the  escorts  creates  mourning  and  com 
plaint.  Greater  part  of  enemy  have  left  King's  Ferry  and 
gone  down  the  river.  Vol.  vi,  No.  107. 

MORGAN,  JACOB  (Col.): 

1779, — June  ij.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  5th 
inst.  Has  no  information  concerning  the  arrival  of  the  horses 
and  teams.  Necessity  of  sending  punctual  returns. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  57. 
OTIS  &  HENLEY,  Messrs.  : 

1779. — -June  n.  Smith's  Tavern  in  the  Clove. — Acknowledging 
favors  of  loth,  i2th,  i3th,  lyth,  2ist  and  22d  of  May.  Hears 
with  mixture  of  pleasure  and  pain  of  the  arrival  of  part  of  the 
rice  and  the  loss  of  a  part  of  the  vessels.  Promises  to  impor 
tune  the  Board  of  Treasury  unceasingly.  Difficulty  of  procur 
ing  proper  supplies  of  cash.  Mistaken  policy  of  Congress  has 
brought  the  currency  into  a  most  disagreeable  situation.  Much 
obliged  for  the  wine  purchased  for  the  General. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  43. 

1779. — June  28.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i2th 
inst.  Number  of  suits  woolen  will  make.  No  doubt  of  South 
ern  news  being  authentic.  Gen.  Sullivan  pushing  into  the 


172    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

OTIS  &  HENLEY,  Messrs,  (continued}  : 

Indian  country — "  the  savages  may  expect  to  feel  the  resent 
ment  of  injured  Americans.  The  blood  of  the  innocent  cries 
for  vengeance."  As  soon  as  the  British  receive  reinforcements 
at  New  York,  "the  scene  will  open."  Vol.  vi,  No.  91. 

PARSONS,  SAMUEL  H.   (Gen.): 

lilt).— June  10.  Camp  at  Smith's  Tavern. — Complaint  by  one  of 
the  artificers  at  West  Point  that  the  allowance  of  rum  and  pro 
visions  is  insufficient,  their  labor  being  exceedingly  hard. 
Asks  him  to  give  such  orders  as  he  deems  necessary. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  40. 

4779. — June  13.  Smith 's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  nth 
inst.  General  not  willing  to  let  Mr.  June  go.  Will  use  his 
little  influence  for  Mr.  Bushwell.  Accounts  from  Philadelphia 
of  Gen.  Lincoln's  having  defeated  the  British  at  South  Caro 
lina,  1480  of  the  enemy  said  to  be  killed,  wounded  and  taken 
prisoners ;  if  true,  will  be  a  deadly  stroke  to  the  British  forces. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  54. 
PATTERSON,  WILLIAM  (Col.)  : 

1779. — June  ii.  Smith'1  s  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2pth 
ult.  Ignorant  of  Gen.  Washington's  reasons  for  declining  to 
continue  .him  in  employ,  but  will  make  further  inquiry.  All 
public  property  must  be  delivered  into  the  Quartermaster's 
hands.  Will  consult  His  Excellency  about  settling  Col.  Pat 
terson's  accounts.  Sees  by  a  letter  of  Col.  Patterson's  that  he 
has  been  suspected  of  treasonable  practices. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  47. 

1779. — June  21.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  7th 
inst.  from  Cumberland.  Did  not  propose  an  inferior  commis 
sion  out  of  respect  for  Col.  Patterson's  feelings.  Sorry  to  hear 
that  any  of  his  deputies  refused  good  advice  ;  shows  bad  dis 
position  and  want  of  principle.  British  emissaries  very  trouble 
some,  especially  so  in  Pennsylvania.  In  hopes  that  Gen.  Sul 
livan  will  give  the  savage  tribes  a  severe  drubbing  and  ruin  all 
the  Tory  interest.  Vol.  vi,  No.  90. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col. ) : 

1779. — February^!.  Middlebrook. — Pulaski's  Legion  and  their 
march  to  Georgia.  Want  of  money.  Asks  him  to  forward  a 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  173 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

considerable  sum  to  Mr.  Otis.  Wants  a  quantity  of  duck  from 
Navy  Board.  Major  Eyre's  duties  concerning  public  ferries. 
Extraordinary  contract  of  Col.  Hooper's.  Money  due  Mr. 
Livingston  for  the  rice.  Rascality  of  Monmouth  Justices,  who 
seek  to  avoid  the  law  in  respect  to  procuring  forage.  Price  of 
pack-saddles.  He  (Col.  Pettit)  is  a  great  favorite  of  Mrs. 
Greene's.  Vol.  xi,  No.  7. 

1779. — June  9.  Smitti s  Clove. — Thinks  Major  Blodget's  remarks 
concerning  the  destruction  of  the  vouchers  are  without  founda 
tion  ;  care  taken  to  preserve  all  papers  necessary  to  support 
their  accounts.  Appointed  Capt.  Erskine  captain  to  the  ex 
presses,  as  the  former  captain  had  allowed  intolerable  negli 
gence  to  prevail.  Sorry  the  supply  of  money  sent  is  so  small. 
Messrs.  Otis  &  Henley  in  pressing  need  of  money.  Enemy 
still  at  King's  Ferry.  Has  been  very  unwell  for  several  days, 
but  able  to  keep  about.  Vol.  vi,  No.  100. 

1 779. — June  10.  Smith1  s  Clove. — The  bearer  is  sent  by  Mr.  Bowen 
for  a  large  sum  of  money  to  enable  Gen.  Gates  to  make  prep 
arations  for  another  important  expedition  against  Rhode  Island. 
Asks  that  he  may  be  given  a  liberal  supply,  and  with  as  much 
dispatch  as  possible,  the  business  being  important. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  39. 

1779. — June  n.  Smith's  Tavern. — Obliged  to  urge  fresh  demands 
for  cash.  Requests  him  to  pay  speedy  attention  to  the  de 
mands  of  Messrs.  Otis  &  Henley.  Vol.  vi,  No.  48. 

iTjg.—June  20.  Smith's  Tavern. — Concerning  Mr.  Thomas 
Greene,  whose  accounts  he  asks  may  be  settled  for  certain 
services  in  the  Quartermaster's  department. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  75. 

1779.—; June  jo.  New  Windsor. — Gen.  Washington  has  moved  his 
quarters  to  New  Windsor,  visiting  West  Point  nearly  every  day 
and  usually  requiring  Gen.  Greene's  attendance.  Also  he  has 
been  one  of  a  Board  of  General  Officers  to  decide  upon  the 
cases  of  a  number  of  officers  escaped  from  the  enemy  and 
charged  by  them  with  breach  of  parole.  The  affair  of  the  tax 
in  New  Jersey.  Resignation  of  Mr.  Furman.  Sympathizes 
with  Col.  Pettit  in  his  terribly  embarrassed  state.  Artificers 


174          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued): 

ready  to  mutiny  for  certain  rights.  Resolve  of  Congress,  fixing 
the  wages  of  wagon  hire,  totally  ineffectual.  Must  not  let  army 
suffer  for  a  little  paltry  saving.  Alarming  state  of  the  fixed 
ammunition.  Want  of  lead  from  Boston.  Sir  Harry  Clinton 
has  drawn  off  greater  part  of  his  force  from  King's  Ferry,  leav 
ing  strongly  fortified  garrison  ;  has  fallen  down  towards  New 
York ;  ignorant  where  he  is  or  what  he  is  about.  Will  cost 
^300,000  to  complete  fortifications  at  West  Point.  No  official 
news  from  South  Carolina ;  tired  of  changing  his  opinion  on 
the  subject.  Vol.  vi,  No.  102. 

1 779-— -fufy  24-  West  Point. — Acknowledging  letters  of  i6th  and 
and  lyth  insts.  Late  resolutions  of  Congress,  putting  the  staff 
wholly  in  the  power  of  the  executive  officers  of  each  State, 
will  give  finishing  stroke  to  their  department.  Discusses  the 
alarming  results  if  he  (Gen.  Greene)  is  to  be  excluded  from 
the  honors  of  the  line  ;  will  quit  the  department  at  once ;  his 
rank  preserved  by  Act  of  Congress  and  his  claim  a  just  one. 
Gov.  Read  and  other  members  likely  to  feel  the  effects  of  that 
jealousy  among  the  people,  which  they  have  been  so  industri 
ous  in  promoting.  Vol.  xi,  No.  5. 

.— July  29.  West  Point. — Tyrannical  Act  of  Congress  con 
cerning  the  staff;  cannot  think  of  it  without  falling  into  a 
passion;  number  of  resignations  caused  by  it.  Late  Act  of 
Congress,  of  pth  inst.,  more  mischievous  in  its  consequences. 
Unless  repealed,  Col.  Hay  and  all  those  acting  under  him  will 
resign.  Staff  painted  in  such  black  colors  by  Congress  that 
the  resulting  distress  among  the  people  makes  all  business  ex 
tremely  difficult  ;  has  written  his  sentiments  to  Congress,  so 
that  if  they  do  sin,  it  will  be  with  their  eyes  open.  Any  action 
taken  respecting  Col.  Coxe's  resignation  ?  Settling  of  accounts 
an  important  matter.  Col.  Biddle  must  have  money;  as 
everything  depends  upon  forage  department ;  he  also  is  de 
termined  to  resign.  Lord  Cornwallis  just  arrived  from  Eng 
land  to  take  command  of  the  British  army.  Sir  William 
Erskine  gone  home.  British  army  drawing  all  their  forces  to 
York  Island ;  main  body  of  American  army  at  West  Point 
but  a  detachment  covers  Connecticut  and  another  New  Jersey; 
one  under  Lord  Stirling,  the  other  under  Gen.  Howe.  Seri- 


CALENDAR    OF    THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  175 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued)-. 

ously  alarmed  for  the  Indian  expedition,  it  progresses  so 
slowly  ;  'thinks  Tioga  will  terminate  the  affair.  Raid  of  party 
of  Indians  under  command  of  Brand.  Duke  de  Sally's  repu 
tation  of  always  being  unsuccesssful  will  be  confirmed,  if 
he  allows  Indians  to  ravage  frontiers.  Vol.  xi,  No.  4. 

1 779. — November  6.  West  Point. — Ship-carpenters  from  Philadel 
phia  sent  for  by  His  Excellency's  express  command.  Concern 
ing  the  wages  of  these  men  and  other  workmen.  Some  lib 
eral  and  proper  provision  must  be  made  for  the  understaff,  if 
they  are  to  stay.  Disbursements  he  has  been  obliged  to  make ; 
short  of  funds  himself.  Requests  for  money  from  Col.  Lewis 
and  Messrs.  Otis  and  Henley.  Expenditure  swelled  by  the 
preparations  for  the  New  York  expedition.  Has  distributed 
the  little  tracts  upon  finance  among  good  judges. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  2. 

1779. — November  12.  West  Point, — Asking  that  he  send  a  sup 
ply  of  money  by  Mr.  Eayers,  the  bearer,  to  Mr.  Smith,  of 
Springfield  ;  importance  of  this  matter.  Vol.  xi,  No.  3. 

1779. — December  14.  Morristown. — Enclosing  a  copy  of  a  letter 
from  Gen.  Washington,  and  an  extract  of  a  letter  from  the  Board 
of  War,  by  which  he  will  see  the  route  of  the  Virginia  troops. 
Number  of  wagons  ordered,  and  those  still  wanted,  to  go  with 
the  Virginia  troops.  Mr.  Hollingsworth  must  have  the  neces 
sary  shipping  provided  to  carry  the  troops  from  Head  of  Elk 
to  Petersburg.  Col.  Pettit  must  furnish  Captain  Young  with 
cash,  as  he  is  to  accompany  the  troops  on  their  march  as 
deputy  quartermaster-general.  Vol.  xii,  No.  5. 

PICKERING,  TIMOTHY(  Col.): 

1779. — June  20.  Smith's  Tavern. — Asking  for  information  re 
specting  the  late  regulations  in  the  barrack  department. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  82. 
Ross,  GEORGE: 

1779. — June  13.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  23d 
ult.  Exceedingly  distressed  for  want  of  carters.  Has  not 
yet  received  his  monthly  returns  ;  must  insist  upon  them  being 
sent  at  the  close  of  every  month.  Vol.  vi,  No.  56. 


176    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

SHERIFF,  CORNELIUS  (Col.): 

1779- — June  p.  Camp,  Smittis  Clove. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
3d  inst.  Recommending  particular  attention  and  great  exer 
tion  in  the  matter  of  transporting  stores.  Resolution  of  Con 
gress  concerning  the  commission  in  the  quartermaster's  depart 
ment.  If  he  draws  commission,  must  pay  and  subsist  his 
assistant.  Vol.  vi,  No.  36. 

1779. — -July  12.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  4th, 
with  certain  returns.  States  to  what  extent  Col.  Sheriff  may 
command  Mr.  Bond.  Clothing  for  bateaux  men.  Enemy  has 
plundered  New  Haven  and  burned  Fairfield;  their  ravages 
inhuman  and  barbarous  ;  their  abuse  to  women  exceeds  all 
description.  Vol.  x,  No.  19. 

SICKELS,  THOMAS  : 

'—June  ij.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  7th 
inst.  The  money  he  needed  has  gone  on.  Promises  portman 
teaus  shall  be  forwarded.  Will  ascertain  price  of  clothing. 
Wants  omission  rectified  in  his  monthly  return. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  63. 
SMITH,  WILLIAM  : 

. — June  jj.  Smittis  Tavern. — Acknowledging  letters  of  9th 
and  22d  ult.  and  9th  inst.  Unfortunate  mistake  in  sending 
tents  to  Albany.  Discovery  made  which  will  shorten  the 
route  to  Fishkill  thirty  miles.  Money  lost  by  not  having 
known  it  before.  Sum  of  money  on  the  way  to  Mr.  Smith. 
Compliments  him  on  his  punctuality.  Hopes  the  wine  sent 
to  His  Excellency  was  cased,  otherwise  the  carters  would  ruin 
the  quality  by  adulteration.  Vol.  v,  No.  55. 

.— June  jo.  New  Windsor. — In  receipt  of  alarming  letter 
from  Board  of  War,  relative  to  the  need  of  lead.  Asking  him 
to  make  every  exertion  to  aid  Col.  Chase  in  getting  the  lead 
on  from  Boston  to  Springfield,  otherwise  the  consequences 
may  be  dreadful.  Barrack-master  department  now  under 
charge  of  Quartermaster-general.  Vol.  vi,  No.  108. 

STARR,  JOHN  (Maj.) : 

fune  74.  Smittis  Tavern. — Has  heard  of  a  little  dispute 
between  Col.  Hay  and  Mr.  Starr,  respecting  the  distance  each 
should  cart  the  provisions.  Remonstrates  with  him  for  this 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    177 

STARR,  JOHN  (Maj.)  (continued)  : 

narrow  point  of  view,  pointing  out  how  injurious  it  is  to  the 
public  interest.  New  York  State  heavily  handicapped  by  the 
enemy  on  the  sea-coast  and  the  savages  on  the  frontier. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  67. 

1779 — September  27.  West  Point. — Thinking  that  doubtless  his 
feelings  were  hurt  at  the  complaint  made  by  Mr.  Merchant 
not  long  since,  encloses  copies  of  some  of  the  letters  which 
passed  on  that  occasion,  showing  that  he  (Greene)  did  not 
neglect  to  do  justice  to  Maj.  Starr's  reputation. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  35. 
STEEL,  ARCHIBALD  : 

1779. — September  29.  West  Point. — Taking  him  to  task  severely 
for  not  sending  any  returns,  and  for  not  carrying  out  punctu 
ally  the  orders  of  Col.  Broadhead.  Vol.  iv,  No.  31. 

STEPHENS,  WILLIAM  : 

1779. — July  12.  New  Windsor. — -Acknowledging  favor  of  8th 
inst.  and  accepting  the  offer  of  his  services.  Recommends 
particular  care  in  pasturing  the  horses,  also  an  application  to 
Col.  Hooper  for  smiths.  Must  apply  to  a  magistrate  in  case 
inhabitants  refuse  to  deliver  up  any  public  property  in  their 
hands.  Vol.  x,  No.  14. 

SULLIVAN,  JOHN  (Gen.)  : 

1779.— June  6.  Ringwood. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2d  inst. 
Will  see  that  he  has  the  necessary  tents.  Gen.  Clinton  wan 
dering  up  and  down  the  North  river.  Loss  of  a  little  fort  on 
the  east  side  of  King's  Ferry  by  Gen.  McDougal.  Return  of 
the  British  troops  from  Virginia.  Enemy's  intentions  in  for 
tifying  that  side  of  King's  Ferry.  Wishes  Gen.  Sullivan  to 
begin  his  operations,  as  that  is  the  only  glorious  part  of  the 
campaign  which  he  has  any  expectations  from. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  28. 

1779. — -June  ij.  Smith's  Tavern. — Enclosing  a  petition  sent  by 
Mr.  Ephraim  Bowen ;  desires  his  orders  on  the  subject. 
Nothing  new.  Enemy  still  fortifying  King's  Ferry. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  59. 

June  21.     Smith's  Tavern. — Speaking  of  the  great  hopes 
placed  in  the  expedition  directed  by  Gen.  Sullivan  ;  has  done 


178         CALENDAR  OF  THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

SULLIVAN,  JOHN  (Gen.)  (continued )  : 

everything,  therefore,  in  his  power  to  give  dispatch  and  suc 
cess  to  his  measures  ;  has  Gen.  Sullivan's  glory  and  honor  very 
much  at  heart.  Nothing  new.  Gen.  Clinton  at  King's  Ferry. 
Good  news  from  southward  likely  to  prove  untrue. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  83. 
THOMPSON,  JAMES  (Col.) : 

1779. — June  p.  Smitti s  Tavern  in  the  Clove. — Acknowledging 
favors  of  5th,  6th  and  yth  inst.  Wishes  him  to  continue 
where  he  is,  until  the  teams  are  all  made  up  and  the  stores  got 
away ;  also  to  apply  to  Mr.  Berry  for  necessary  teams.  Does 
not  want  a  great  many  stores  lodged  at  the  Park ;  too  much  ex 
posed  to  an  incursion  of  the  enemy. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  vi,  No.  34. 

1779.— -June  14.  Smith's  Tavern. — Difficulty  in  procuring  wagon 
ers.  Surprised  at  Col.  Mitchell's  sending  teams  without 
teamsters,  as  they  are  quite  useless.  Desires  him  to  come  to 
camp  as  soon  as  the  stores  are  removed  from  Middlebrook. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  66. 

1779.— June  20.  Smith's  Tavern. — Acknowledging  favor  of  1 5th 
inst.  Proper  pains  not  taken  to  procure  wagoners.  Will 
put  the  business  on  another  footing  in  future.  Requests  him 
to  come  immediately  to  camp  as  soon  as  he  shall  be  relieved 
by  Col.  Cox  or  his  substitute.  Number  of  teams  he  must 
bring  on  with  him.  Vol.  vi,  No.  78. 

1779. — -July  ij.  New  Windsor. — Demand  for  flour  to  the  west  of 
North  river  greater  than  it  has  been  for  some  time.  Finds  it 
necessary  to  increase  the  transportation  of  flour  from  Chester 
to  Newburg,  therefore  begs  him  to  order  twenty  teams  to 
Chester.  Vol.  iii,  No.  65. 

WADE,  FRANCIS  (Col.)  : 

1779. — September  29.  West  Point. — Requesting  him  to  send  in  re 
turns  immediately,  as  he  has  received  none  since  March. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  32. 
WAR,  BOARD  OF  : 

1 11 9. —June  jc.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  favor  of  25th 
inst.  Will  use  every  exertion  to  forward  the  lead  to  Boston. 
If  he  had  been  informed  of  the  business  earlier,  this  crisis 
might  have  been  avoided.  Vol.  vi,  No.  104. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    179 

WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (Gen.)  : 

June  7. — Asking  for  a  new  order  to  prevent  each  regiment 
having  so  many  wagons,  and  to  keep  women  and  lazy  soldiers 
from  riding  in  them.  Vol.  vi,  No.  31. 

1779. — June  ii.  Smith's  Tavern. — Desires  the  artificers  will  not 
be  used  in  laying  floors  to  tents;  they  are  needed  elsewhere, 
and  also  the  floors  will  increase  the  baggage  of  the  army,  the 
officers  being  loth  to  leave  them  behind.  Vol.  vi,  No.  50. 

WEISS,  JACOB: 
1779. — June  j. — Ordering  him  to  keep  certain  stores  for  the  army 

and  to  forward  others  to  Pluckemin,  and  then  follow  the  army. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  14. 
1779. — June  10.      Camp,   Smith's    Clove. — Orders  concerning  the 

transportation   of  stores ;    let    proper  assortment  come  on  at 

once  to  the  army.     Asks  that  an  oil  cloth  he  left  behind  may 

be  forwarded.  Vol.  vi.  No.  42. 

1779. — June  ij.     Smitti s  Tavern. — Acknowledging  letter  of  9th 

inst.     Tents  for  Gen.  Sullivan  wanted  at  once. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  60. 

UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENTS  : 

1779. — February  17.  Raritan. — Not  possible  to  carry  on  a  Canada 
expedition  with  any  prospect  of  success.  Countermands  cer 
tain  orders  and  renews  others.  Vol.  iv,  No.  37. 

1779. — June  Jj.  Smith's  Tavern. — His  Excellency  will  write  con 
cerning  an  officer  to  superintend  the  bateaux  service.  No  blame 
due  him  on  account  of  the  teams  not  coming  in  faster.  Hopes 
to  feed  the  army  without  much  difficulty.  Comparative  power 
of  Pennsylvania  and  New  Jersey  to  furnish  teams.  Col.  Hooper 
engaged  in  arranging  this  matter  upon  the  Sussex  route.  Flat- 
bottom  boats  to  be  repaired.  Treasury  Board  responsible  for 
the  unmerited  disgrace  that  the  department  has  been  loaded 
with.  Tents  needed.  Suffering  with  pain  in  his  breast  owing 
to  constant  writing ;  hopes  he  will  relieve  him  soon. 

Vol.  vi,  No.  62. 

1779. — June  30.  New  Windsor. — Setting  forth  the  necessity  of 
keeping  and  transmitting  accounts  of  the  time  the  expresses 
ride  public  horses,  in  order  to  prevent  certain  impositions. 
Necessary  for  every  assistant  to  have  a  copy  of  this  order. 

[Circular  letter.]     Vol.  vi,  No.  105. 


180          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENTS  (continued}  : 

1 7  79. — fitly  14.  New  Windsor. — Acknowledging  letter  of  8th  inst. 
enclosing  returns,  etc.  Repeats  the  necessity  of  keeping  no  one 
on  pay  whose  services  can  possibly  be  dispensed  with.  Arrival 
of  Glover's  Brigade  will  be  a  timely  one,  Connecticut  being  in 
deepest  distress.  Asks  for  certain  accounts.  Refers  him  to 
Maj.  Olney  for  news.  Vol.  x,  No.  16. 

[Fragment  of  a  letter]  : 

Number  of  men  to  be  employed  in  the  neighborhood  of  the 
navigable  rivers  in  the  Middle  and  Southern  States.  Duties 
of  those  employed  in  the  Western  expedition.  Committee 
desires  estimate  of  the  cost  for  one  year  of  such  an  army. 

Vol.  x,  No.  59. 

MISCELLANEOUS    LETTERS. 

ABEEL,  JAMES  F.  (Col.),  to  BROWN,  BENJAMIN: 

I779-— -June  7.  Morristown. — Has  received  and  followed  Gen. 
Greene's  directions.  Number  of  wagons  sent  forward.  No 
forage  to  be  had  except  hay.  Vol.  vii,  No.  46. 

To  CLAIBORNE,  RICHARD  (Maj.): 

1779. — January  14.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  his  favor  with 
Col.  Livingston's  enclosure.  Desires  Mr.  Weiss  to  forward  all 
the  old  axes  as  soon  as  possible.  Vol.  ix,  No.  i. 

To  FORSYTH,  ROBERT  (Col.)  : 

i  779. — January  18.  Morristown. — Asking  him  to  give  a  fresh  horse 
to  bearer,  who  is  going  express  to  His  Excellency  with  a  letter 
of  great  importance.  Vol.  viii,  No.  2. 

1779. — January  23.  Morristown. — Will  send  a  number  of  sleds, 
more  on  Monday;  also  Lord  Stirling's  carry-all  and  one  of 
the  same  kind  for  Gen.  Greene,  if  he  wishes  it.  Will  forward 
the  glass  and  an  invoice  of  goods  sent. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  2. 

1779. — February  j.     Morristown. — Acknowledging   favor   of   ist 
inst.  enclosing  letter  for  Miss  Livingston.     Promising  to  send 
certain  articles.  Vol.  ix,  No.  2. 


CALENDAR  OF   THE   GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.          181 

To  FORSYTH,  ROBERT  (Col.)  (continued}  : 

. — February  j.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  favor  of  6th 
inst.  Promising  to  send  him  his  pair  of  boots  and  the  candle 
sticks  in  a  few  days.  Sends  by  bearer  twelve  private  locks,  as 
Gen.  Greene  will  no  doubt  take  a  fancy  to  them.  Hopes  the 
General  is  in  camp,  as  he  needs  money  and  can  do  no  business 
without  it.  Vol.  iv,  No.  i. 

To  MAXWELL,  WILLIAM  (Gen.)  : 

1779. — May  6.  Morristown. — Question  of  tents.  Forbidden  to 
issue  horsemen's  tents  without  particular  orders  from  Gen. 
Greene.  Has  an  elegant  marquee  ready  for  Gen.  Maxwell. 

Vol.  vii,.No.  31. 
To  OLNEY,   GEORGE  : 

1779. — May  14.  Morristown. — Sending  the  long-wished-for  re 
turns  by  the  bearer,  Mr.  Maerschalk.  Has  completed  Gen. 
Maxwell's  order.  Vol.  vii,  No.  94. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. — January  18.  Morristown. — Sending  him  six  sleds  of  dif 
ferent  sorts  and  asking  his  opinion  of  them.  Entire  sixty  will 
be  completed  in  a  day  or  two.  Vol.  viii,  No.  i. 

ADAMS,  S. ,  to  COMMISSIONERS  OF  THE  NAVY  BOARD  : 

1779. — February  i.  Philadelphia. — Asking  that,  if  the  sail-duck 
can  be  spared  without  prejudice  to  the  navy,  they  will  furnish 
Gen.  Greene  with  400  pieces.  [Copy.]  Vol.  iv,  No.  81. 

BARNES,  JOHN  (Lieut.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 
1779. — April  i. — Order  to  mend  the  bearer's  gun. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  105. 
BARTLEY,  JAMES,  to  ANY  ARTIFICER  : 

1778. — December  20. — Orders  to  shoe  three  horses  belonging  to 
Gen.  Muhlenberg's  brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  93. 

BELDING,  SIMEON  (Col.),  to  GEORGE  OLNEY: 

1779. — November  7.  Camp,  Drake* s  House. — Acknowledging  his 
note  by  Major  Troop.  Will  do  all  in  his  power  to  furnish  the 
forage  ordered  by  Gen.  Greene.  Vol.  ix,  No.  15. 


182    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

BETTS,  WILLIAM  M.,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY: 

1779. — October  10.  FishkilL — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the  6th 
inst.,  but  unable  to  concur  in  sentiments  with  the  other  gentle 
men,  his  assistants.  Honored  by  his  approbation,  and  has 
given  his  arguments  the  strictest  attention,  but  does  not  think 
it  right  to  make  a  complete  sacrifice  of  his  interest.  Unfair 
treatment  they  have  received.  Gratitude  and  friendship  for 
Col.  Hay,  and  should  he  be  embarrassed  by  his  resignation  on 
November  10,  he  promises-"  to  continue  some  little  time  after, 
but  his  services  shall  be  rendered  gratis,  on  the  score  of  friend 
ship,  not  as  a  public  officer."  Vol.  iii,  No.  58. 

BETTS,    WILLIAM   M.     (and   other  assistant   deputy   quarter 
master-generals),  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 

1779  — October  5.  FishkilL — A  protest  against  their  treatment  in 
the  department.  Comparing  their  present  state  with  that 
upon  which  they  first  undertook  the  work,  and  their  pay  and 
privileges  with  those  of  other  officers.  Announcing  their 
willingness  to  serve  until  November  10,  at  which  time  they 
are  fully  determined  to  resign,  unless  some  provision  is  made 
adequate  to  their  services.  Vol.  iii,  No.  54. 

1779. — October  8.  FishkilL — Acknowledging  his  favor  of  the  6th 
inst.,  and  expressing  pleasure  at  his  approbation  of  their  prin 
ciples  and  conduct.  Their  attachment  to  their  country  and 
their  obligations  to  him,  have  decided  them  to  remain  until 
the  close  of  the  campaign  ;  but  they  earnestly  request  his  in 
fluence  in  obtaining  a  more  generous  establishment  for  the 
department.  Vol.  iii,  No.  56. 

BEVAN,  DAVIS,  to  COL.  PETTIT  : 

1778. — October  24.  Philadelphia. — Has  written  several  times 
begging  him  to  honor  an  account ;  as  he  really  needs  the 
money ;  will  take  his  compliance  as  a  singular  favor. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  6. 

BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.),  to  MAJOR  ICHABOD  BURNET  (aide- 
de-camp  to  Gen.  Greene)  : 

1778. — November  8.  Quaker  Hill. — Concerning  the  supply  of 
grain  in  various  quarters.  Vol.  x,  No.  45. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.          183 

BIDDLE,  OWEN,  to  COL.  PETTIT  : 

I779- — May  18.  Philadelphia. — Reluctant  to  make  such  large 
demands  on  him,  but  it  is  absolutely  requisite  that  they  be 
furnished  with  the  enclosed  estimate.  No  forage  can  be  pro 
cured  without  money,  and  no  horses  supported  without  forage. 

Vol.  v,  No.  20. 

X779- — November  5. — Copy  of  this  letter  enclosed  to  the  President 
of  Congress  by  Col.  Pettit,  to  show  the  demands  upon  the 
department  and  the  lack  of  money  to  meet  them. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  ix,  No.  101. 
BINNEY,  B.  (Dr.),  to  MAJOR  STORY  : 

1779. — May  19.  Somerset. — Has  made  an  estimate  of  the  number 
of  buildings  needed  for  the  sick,  and  finds  that  three  large 
barns  will  be  necessary,  as  near  Somerset  Court-house  as 
possible.  Vol.  v,  No.  42. 

BLAND,  THEODORIC  (Col.),  to  CAPT.  RICE  : 

1779. — April  23.  Headquarters,  Charlottesville. — Col.  William 
Finnic  failing  to  appear  as  ordered,  requests  and  authorizes 
Capt.  Rice  to  take  upon  himself  the  management  of  the 
Deputy  Quartermaster-General's  department,  until  Col.  Finnic 
shall  appear  or  give  reasons  for  his  non-appearance.  Giving 
him  minute  instructions  as  to  his  duties  in  the  department. 

Vol.  v,  No.  45. 
BOSTWICK,  ANDREW  (Col.),  to  COL.  CLEMENT  BIDDLE  : 

1779. — November  7.  Red  Hook. — Acknowledging  letter  of  3d 
inst.,  and  expressing  the  utmost  pain  that  the  garrison  at  West 
Point  are  suffering  for  want  of  forage.  Reasons  for  this  state 
of  things.  Pressing  need  for  money.  Vol.  iii,  No.  10. 

BOWEN,  EPHRAIM,  to  MAJOR  ICHABOD  BURNET  : 

1779. — February  16.  Providence. — Acknowledging  favor  of  9th 
inst.  Enough  tents  and  knapsacks  and  cooking  utensils  for 
the  troops  at  Providence.  Sends  return  of  stores. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  8. 
BOWEN,  EPHRAIM  (Col.),  to  OLNEY,  GEORGE  : 

1779. — May  10.  North  Kingston. — Acknowledging  letter  with 
returns  and  enclosures.  Mr.  Timmins  embarked  on  ship 
bound  for  New  York.  Gen.  Gates  is  with  him  [Bowen]. 
Pestered  for  money  from  every  quarter.  Little  matters  of 
business.  Vol.  vii,  No.  62. 


184    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

BROWN,  BENJAMIN,  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1779. — January  29.  Newark. — Would  have  returned  to  camp 
long  before ;  only  waiting  on  account  of  expectations  from 
over  the  water.  Refers  to  business  with  a  certain  person,  a 
friend  of  Major  Forsyth's,  whom  he  has  not  yet  been  able  to 
see.  Vol.  viii,  No.  10. 

BROWN  (?),  WILLIAM  (Lieut.),  to  CAPT.  GEORGE  GRAY: 
1779. — April  7. — Asking  him  to  repair  the  bearer's  gun. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  75. 

BURNET,  ICHABOD  (Major),  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1779 — -January  23. — Asking  him  to  forward  the  enclosed  papers 
to  his  brother  at  Newark,  as  they  are  wanted  for  a  particular 
purpose.  Vol.  iii,  No.  17. 

1779. — January  27.  Philadelphia. — Sending  him  his  bridle  by 
bearer.  Expects  to  leave  Philadelphia  by  the  following 
Friday.  Vol.  viii,  No.  u. 

To  PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  : 

1779. — february  g. — Gen.  Greene  anxious  about  returns  from 
office  at  Philadelphia,  and  requests  him  to  forward  copies  of 
all  returns  as  soon  as  possible.  Vol.  xi,  No.  6. 

CALDWELL,  JAMES  (Col.),  to  unknown  correspondent : 
1778. — September  27.  Springfield. — Account  of  the  appearance  of 
the  enemy  with  eleven  or  twelve  sail  of  brigs,  sloops  and  row- 
gallies  heading  toward  Grain's  Ferry.  The  General  not  being 
able  to  see  their  rear,  and  supposing  they  were  coming  in 
force,  called  all  the  militia  out  and  moved  down  in  force  to 
receive  them  ;  but  they  turned  and  stood  up  Newark  bay  and 
then  up  Hackensack  river ;  they  had  some  supplies  for  the 
troops  there  and  will  also  render  that  river  a  defence  by  their 
armed  vessels.  They  have  in  their  power  near  one-half  of 
Bergen  county.  Surmises  as  to  their  intentions,  and  detailing 
their  various  movements.  Vol.  iv,  No.  u. 

CHALONER,  JOHN,  to  JEREMIAH  WADSWORTH  : 
1779. — October    27.     Ringwood. — Injurious    practice    of    feeding 
horses  with  wheat  in  straw ;    mentions  the  matter  that  meas 
ures  may  be  taken  to  prevent  it.  Vol.  viii,  No.  103. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    185 

CHASE,  THOMAS,  to  GEORGE  OLNEY  : 

1779. — October  4.  Boston. — Acknowledging  favor  of  September 
1 8,  and  glad  his  accounts  are  satisfactory.  No  interference  in 
his  department  by  the  Executive  power  of  the  State.  For  a 
long  time  has  been  amused  by  Count  d'Estaing  being  on  the 
coast,  but  begins  to  despair.  Vol.  iii,  No.  26. 

CLAIBORNE,  ROBERT,  to  COL.  ABEEL  : 

1779. — September  ij.  IV est  Point. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of 
6th  inst.  to  Gen.  Greene.  A  Court  of  Inquiry  ordered  at 
Morristown  to  investigate  the  business  and  charges  between 
Col.  Claiborne  and  Mr.  Lewis.  Desires  him  to  pay  Mr. 
Collis  his  wages.  Vol.  iv,  No.  24. 

To  BETTS,  WILLIAM  M.  : 

1779. — September  17.  West  Point. — Acknowledging  his  favor  of 
same  date.  General  wishes  him  to  propose  to  the  shipwrights 
to  continue  a  week  longer  upon  their  present  standing ;  .but  if 
they  decline,  to  discharge  them.  Vol.  iii,  No.  47. 

1779. — September  zp.  West  Point. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i8th 
inst.  The  General  only  wants  the  carpenters  engaged  for 
one  week  more.  If  at  the  end  of  that  time,  no  further  direc 
tions  are  received,  he  can  discharge  them. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  48. 

To  BURNSIDE, : 

1779. — June  21.  Smith"1  s  Tavern. — Acknowledging  letters  of  the 
1 4th  and  i5th  insts.  to  Gen.  Greene.  Certain  directions 
from  Gen.  Greene  relative  to  the  route  the  provisions  must 
take.  Vol.  vi,  No.  87. 

To  Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  : 

1779. — September  16.  West  Point. — The  army  is  to  be  cantoned 
and  the  greater  part  to  quarter  at  the  Scotch  Plains.  Gen. 
Greene  requests  him  to  have  200,000  feet  of  boards  deposited 
at  some  convenient  place  in  that  neighborhood  with  dispatch 
and  secrecy.  Vol.  ix,  No.  26. 

1779. — November  5. — Directed  by  Gen.  Greene  to  write  him  to 
procure  the  cloth  for  the  bags,  but  not  to  have  them  made  until 
he  hears  further  from  the  General.  Vol.  viii,  No.  16. 


186          CALENDAR   OF  THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

CLAIBORNE,  ROBERT  (continued),  to  GRAY  (Capt.)  : 
(No  date.)— Order  to  shoe  Dr.  Thatcher's  horse. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  90. 
To  HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  : 

J779- — November 5. — By  Gen.  Greene's  order,  writes  to  direct  him 
to  send  all  the  unemployed  carpenters  to  West  Point  and  to 
send  Capt.  Mills  with  his  company  to  King's  Ferry. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  27. 

1779. — November  15.  West  Point. — In  Gen.  Greene's  behalf,  ac 
knowledges  his  favor  of  same  date  enclosing  copy  of  a  letter 
from  Col.  Van  de  Burgh,  respecting  the  wages  of  express- 
riders.  They  are  allowed  $16  a  day,  find  their  own  horses 
and  bear  their  own  expenses.  Demand  for  boards  at  King's 
Ferry.  Vol.  viii,  No.  18. 

To  STODDERT,  BENJAMIN  : 

1779. — September  13.  West  Point. — Directed  by  Gen.  Greene  to 
acknowledge  his  favor  of  the  i8th  inst.  with  the  enclosed  re 
solve  of  Congress  for  erecting  barracks  at  Rhode  Island.  The 
General  has  given  the  necessary  orders  agreeable  to  the  reso 
lution.  Vol.  viii,  No.  15. 

To  THOMPSON,  JAMES  (Col.): 

1779. — September  29.  West  Point. — In  answer  to  his  favor  to  Gen. 
Greene,  dated  the  30th  of  September,  asks  him  to  furnish  the 
twelve  wagons  and  teams  called  for  from  the  line  of  the  army 
or  from  the  Commissary's  department.  Vol.  iv,  No.  12. 

1 779. — November  u.  West  Point. — Directs  him,  by  Gen.  Greene's 
orders,  to  be  at  Fishkill  the  following  day  to  attend  a  horse 
sale,  and  to  purchase  wagon  and  express  horses.  Has  referred 
the  Auditor  of  Accounts  to  him  for  two  teams. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  17. 
To  WEISS,  JACOB  : 

1 779. — September  ij. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  3d  inst.  Direc 
tions  regarding  the  returns  of  stores.  Vol.  ix,  No.  25. 

CLAY,  M.,  to  CAPT.  GRAY: 
1779. — April  7. — Orders  to  repair  Charles  Carter's  gun. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  73. 


CALENDAR  OF   THE  GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  187 

CLINTON,  CHARLES  (Capt.),  to  COL.  MORGAN  : 
1779. — April  20.     Fort  Cumberland. — Has  opened  the  road  from 
the  above   place  to  Turkey  Foot,  except  four  or  five  miles. 
Money  needed  to  pay  hands.     Enclosing  survey. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  vii,  No.  2oa. 

CLINTON,  GEORGE  (Gov.),  to  HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  : 
1 779. — November  8.  Fishkill. — Acknowledging  favor  of  equal  date 
concerning  the  present  dispute  of  the  artificers  about  their 
wages.  If  the  representation  made  by  them  to  the  Governor 
is  true,  he  thinks  their  demands  are  reasonable.  How  far  it 
will  be  proper  to  comply  with  these  demands,  declines  to  de 
termine.  Vol.  ix,  No.  55. 

To  McDowEL,  JAMES  : 

1779. — January  12.  Poughkeepsie. — Informing  him  that  Gen. 
Washington  will  lay  his  case  before  Congress,  who  will  no 
doubt  order  an  equitable  compensation  for  his  losses. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  i,  No.  15. 

COLFAX,  WILLIAM  (Lieut.),  to  MAJ.  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1779. — January  2.     Headquarters. — Applies  to  him  once  again  for 
six  pounds  of  nails  and  fifteen  boards.         Vol.  viii,  No.  19. 

Cox,  JOHN  (Col.),  to  COL.  JOHN  DAVIS: 

1779. — July  28.  Bloomsbury. — Acknowledging  favor  of  24th  inst. 
Gen.  Hand's  extraordinary  demand  for  horses  to  transport 
stores  to  Wyoming.  Cannot  consent  to  Col.  Davis'  complying 
with  such  a  request.  Stores  must  go  by  boats. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  30. 
To  GALBREATH,  ROBERT  : 

1779. — May  28.  Camp. — Requesting  him  to  proceed  with  the 
utmost  dispatch  to  Reading  and  other  near-lying  towns  and 
procure  as  many  bags  as  possible,  get  a  wagon  and  bring  them 
to  camp.  Vol.  v,  No.  86. 

To  PATTON,  ROBERT  : 

1779. — October  20.  Bloomsbury. — Enclosing  a  long  list  of  articles 
wanted  in  the  Quartermaster  department  for  the  next  cam 
paign.  Begging  him  to  get  the  best  materials  and  have  them 
ready  to  forward  to  camp  by  April  i. 

Vol.  ii,  Nos.  2  and  3 


188          CALENDAR   OF  THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  (continued),  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENTS: 
1779.— -July  8.     Philadelphia. — Circular   letter   to  the  deputies  in 
the  Quartermaster  department  to  the  westward  of  the  Dela 
ware,  asking  for  a  general  return.  Vol.  x,  No.  18. 

CROGHAN,  WILLIAM  (Major),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 
1779. — April  10. — Order  to  repair  the  bearer's  gun,  which  he  has 
had  for  two  or  three  weeks.  Vol.  xii,  No.  77. 

(No  date.) — Order  for  an  iron  rod  to  be  made  for  his  port 
manteau.  Vol.  xii,  No.  no. 

DABNEY,  CHARLES  (  Lieut. ),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 
1778. — October  27. — Order  to  repair  a  gun  belonging  to  Thomas 
Collier.  Vol.  xii,  No.  91. 

DAVIS,  JOHN,  to  COL.  CHARLES  PETTIT: 

1 779. — May  21.  Carlisle. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i4th  inst.  with 
$300,000.  Demands  on  him  for  wagons  and  how  he  meets 
them.  Scarcity  of  forage.  Difficulty  of  getting  drivers  ;  need 
not  expect  one,  unless  they  are  exempted  from  militia  duty. 

Vol.  v,  No.  47. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT: 

-1779. — May  10.  Carlisle. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2d  inst.  Di 
rections  respecting  tents  shall  be  strictly  complied  with.  Alter 
ations  in  pack-saddles.  Frightened  to  death  about  scarcity  of 
forage  and  difficulty  of  procuring  wagons.  Stores  and  pack- 
horses  to  be  sent  forward.  [Copy.]  Vol.  vii,  No.  100. 

DURIE,  THOMAS,  to  ANDREW  COLDCLUGH  : 
(  No  date.) — Orders  from  Gen.  Greene  not  to  deliver  any  for 
age  to  Capt.  Prior  of  the  artillery.  Vol.  ii,  No.  37. 

EASTHAM,  BRAXTON  (Capt.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY: 
'1778. — December  6. — Orders  to  shoe  the  bearer's  horse. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  84. 
1778. — December  29. — Order  to  shoe  four  horses  belonging  to  Gen. 

Muhlenberg's  brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  96. 

ElCHELBERGER,    GEORGE,    to   JACOB    SHALLUS  : 

11779. — March  24..      York. — Asking  him'  to  send  a  quantity  of  salt. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  7. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     189 

ERSKINE,  JOHN,  to  MAJOR  CLAIBORNE  : 

1779. — November  8.  Mr.  Southerland* s . — Enclosing  last  weekly 
report.  Asking  him  to  sign  the  blank  appointments  and  send 
them  up  at  once.  Wants  to  know  the  charges  against  Van 
Court,  whom  Col.  Claiborne  has  confined  ;  thinks  he  can  assist 
in  the  evidence  against  him.  Vol.  ix,  No.  35. 

To  OLNEY,  GEORGE  : 

1779. — November  75.  New  Cornwall. — Enclosing  last  weekly 
report ;  asks  him  to  tell  the  General  that  after  strict  inquiry 
into  the  expenses  of  the  express-riders,  he  finds  they  will  all 
be  willing  to  stay  at  $20.00  per  day.  Vol.  xii,  No.  9. 

FERRIS,  OWEN,  to  COL.  JOHN  MITCHELL  : 

1779. — May  20.  Germantown. — Sorry  for  the  complaint  lodged 
against  him.  Insists  that  not  a  horse  he  purchased  that  year 
but  was  in  good  order ;  but  the  last  drove  got  mixed  up  with 
some  horses  from  Lancaster,  hence  the  mistake. 

Vol.  v,  No.  35. 
FINLEY,  E.  (Capt),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 

1778. — December  6. — Order  to  shoe  various  horses,  and  to  put  a 
hook  on  one  of  the  cannon.  Vol.  xii,  No.  94. 

FINNIE,  WILLIAM,  to  COL.  HOLLINGSWORTH  : 

1779. — May  12.  Williamsburgh. — Acquainting  him  with  Capt. 
Barret's  return  from  Richmond  with  the  lead,  which  is  now 
lying  on  James  river  and  might  as  well  be  in  the  Gulf  of 
Florida.  Sorry  to  inform  him  that  the  First  Fort  in  Virginia 
has  fallen  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy,  and  with  it  all  the 
shipping  in  the  harbor  of  Portsmouth  and  Norfolk  and  a 
large  quantity  of  stores.  Town  of  Portsmouth  in  their  pos 
session,  Hampton  will  fall  next,  York  and  Williamsburgh  in 
great  danger.  Enemy  landed  above  the  fort  at  two  different 
places  ;  garrison,  being  weak,  evacuated.  Wishes  information 
as  to  the  lead.  Vol.  vii,  No.  83. 

FITCH,  NATHANIEL,  to  COL.  JEREMIAH  WADSWORTH  : 

vOctober  25.  Hartford. — Begging  him  to  intercede  with 
Gen.  Greene  to  get  him  discharged  from  the  Continental 
service,  where  he  has  worked  as  a  blacksmith ;  has  a  family  of 
six,  who  are  sick  and  in  want,  and  he  is  unable  to  support 
them  on  $1.50  per  day.  Vol.  viii,  No.  105. 


190          CALENDAR  OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

FLEMING,  SAMUEL,  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 
1780.— January  n.     Paramus. — Informing  him  of  the  disagree 
able  necessity  Col.  Hart  labors  under  for  want  of  forage  and 
money.  Vol.  i,  No.  8. 

FLINT,  ROYAL,  to  MAJOR  FORSYTH  : 

J779— January  i. — Asking  to  let  his  express  take  the  enclosed, 
and  also  to  permit  him  to  return  with  an  account  of  the  stores 
from  Mr.  Steel.  Vol.  viii,  No.  23. 

FORD,  JAMES  (Foreman),  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 
1779. — Januarys.     Fishkill. — A  petition  from  James  Ford  and 
the  men  under  him  to  the  Colonel,  begging  that  he  will  use 
his  influence  to  raise  their  wages ;   they  cannot  support  their 
families  on  their  pay,  the  price  of  everything  being  so  high. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  24. 

FURMAN,  MOORE,  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. —  October  4.  Pittstown. — Col.  Biddle  expected  at  Rariton  the 
next  day.  Object  of  his  visit,  the  sending  forward  of  all  the 
salt  and  flour  in  the  District.  Boats  at  Middlebrook  all  ready 
to  start.  Hopes  the  gentle  folks  at  New  York  will  be  dis 
turbed  by  their  launching.  Vol.  iii,  No.  37. 

1779. — October  18.  Pittstown. — Enclosing  receipt  and  a  copy  of 
a  certificate.  Account  of  provisions  sent  to  Gen.  Sullivan. 
Number  of  boards.  Boats,  harness  and  horses  ready,  but  at  a 
loss  about  drivers.  Unable  to  procure  any  one  to  visit  the 
posts  and  make  return  of  commissary  and  other  stores.  Mat 
ter  settled  at  Georgia.  Vol.  iii,  No.  38. 

1779. — October  19.  Morristown. — Concerning  the  expresses  and 
their  various  stations.  Will  venture  to  order  two  or  three 
more  to  be  fixed  at  Pompton.  No  reason  in  future  for  letters 
not  reaching  Philadelphia  with  utmost  safety  and  dispatch. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  44. 

1779. — October  29.  Pittstown. — Is  informed  that  he  has  heard 
from  Col.  Berry  of  the  damage  done  by  the  enemy  on  the 
26th  inst.  Uneasy  at  the  exposed  situation  of  the*  forage. 
Will  make  up  horses  wanted  in  Lord  Stirling's  division. 
Afraid  to  send  boards  to  Quibbletown  until  there  is  a  guard 
there.  Vol.  viii,  No.  31. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE  GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  191 

GAMBLE,  R.  (Capt.),  to  the  ARMORER: 
1779. —  October  16. — Order  to  mend  the  bearer's  ramrod. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  69. 

GIBBS,  C.  (Major),  to  MAJOR  BENJAMIN  BROWN  : 
1779. — May   27.      Headquarters. — Concerning   payment    for   two 

horses.  Vol.  v,  No.  79. 

GIBSON,  GEORGE,  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 

1778. — December  jo. — Order  to  shoe  his  horses. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  86. 
GORDON,  PETER  (Major),  to  MR.  BROWN  : 

1779. — May  21.  Trenton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  2oth  inst. 
Has  forwarded  the  boards,  and  will  send  oats  and  barley  for 
use  of  the  General's  family.  Difficult  to  get  teams. 

Vol.  v,  No.  49. 
GREENE,  WILLIAM  (Gov.),  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT: 

i*llV'— January  X5>  Warwick. — Acknowledging  his  favor  by  Col. 
Morgan.  Moralizes  on  the  appearance  of  luxury.  Act  en 
acted  by  General  Assembly  to  force  persons  to  sell  articles 
possessed  by  them  for  the  use  of  the  army.  Steps  which  should 
be  taken  by  Congress  to  prevent  further  depreciation  of  money. 
William  Littlefield's  absence  so  prolonged  that  he  has  been 
left  out  in  the  pay  abstract.  Vol.  viii,  No.  37. 

HALE,  D.  (Major),  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1779. — January  29.     Fishkill. — Enclosing  the  two  letters  which  he 
apologizes  for  having  shamefully  neglected  to  deliver  in  Phila 
delphia.     Will  send  yellow  ochre  and  tin  by  a  return  express. 
Character  of  Col.  Hay's  stallion.  Vol.  i,  No.  i. 

HALL,  JOHN,  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1779. — January  27.     Philadelphia. — By  direction  of  Col.  Mitchell, 

forwards  pair  of  canteens  for  Lord  Sterling. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  71. 
1779. — February    i.     Philadelphia. — Asking    that    the    enclosed 

letter  be  forwarded  as  speedily  as  possible,  by  a  safe  hand. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  78. 
1779. — February  2.     Philadelphia. — Asking  him   to  see  that  the 

bearer,  Mr.  Alexander,  White,  wagon-master,  delivers  a  box  of 

glass  to  Gen.  Knox.  Vcl.  i,  No.  2. 


192    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HAMILTON,  ALEXANDER,  to  MAJOR  BURNET  : 

1780.— January  28. — The  General  considers  the  application  un 
usual,  and  does  not  think  it  proper  to  comply  with  it. 

Vol.  i,  No.  3. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

!  779. — May  J z.  Middle  brook. — Bidding  him  at  the  General's 
request  to  send  some  discreet  person  to  ascertain  the  number 
of  boats  on  the  river.  Vol.  vi,  No.  18. 

HANSEN,  PETER,  to  COL.  HAY  : 

1779. — Fishkill.  April  9. — Sends  him  at  his  request  an  account  of 
clothing.  Vol.  xii,  No.  26. 

HARRISON,  ROBERT  H.  (Col.),  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT: 

1780. — -January  25. — Requesting  him  to  transmit  to  His  Excel 
lency  a  return  of  the  number  of  expresses  employed  in  ser 
vice.  Vol.  i,  No.  9. 

1780. — February  24. — Introducing  the  bearer,  Daniel  Halsey,  an 
old  soldier,  who  has  a  strong  desire  to  become  one  of  his  ex 
presses.  Vol.  i,  No.  ii. 

HAWS,  SAMUEL  (Col.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 

(No  date.) — Order  to  repair  the  bearer's  bayonet. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  88. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.),  to  OFFICERS  OF  ARTIFICERS  : 

1779. — November  2.  Fishkill. — Surprised  at  the  ungenerous  ad 
vantage  taken  of  the  public  by  the  artificers  in  demanding 
higher  wages.  Desires  to  have  a  return  of  those  who  will  and 
those  who  will  not  remain,  that  others  may  be  employed  in 
place  of  the  latter.  [Copy.]  Vol.  ix,  No.  52. 

To  BETTS,  WILLIAM  M.,  and  other  ASSISTANT  QUAR 
TERMASTER-GENERALS  : 

1779. —  October  6.  Fishkill. — Acknowledging  their  favor  and 
agreeing  with  them  in  the  justice  of  their  complaint.  Begs 
them,  however,  not  to  desert  their  country  at  such  a  critical 
moment,  but  to  remain  until  the  close  of  the  campaign, 
promising  to  do  his  best  then  to  obtain  some  satisfaction  for 
their  grievances.  Vol.  iii,  No.  55. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    193 

HAY,  UDNY,  (Col.)  {continued},  to  CLINTON,  GEORGE  (Gov.) : 

1779. — January  20.  FishkilL — Setting  forth  the  difficulties  of 
procuring  teams  for  public  service,  and  the  unpleasant  conse 
quences  of  not  getting  a  sufficient  number  of  them.  A  most 
alarming  circumstance  is  that  the  interest  of  the  country  and 
the  interest  of  the  army  appear  to  be  totally  opposite  to  each 
other.  Takes  the  liberty  of  laying  before  His  Excellency  cer 
tain  hints  which  might,  if  the  Legislature  thought  fit,  aid 
matters.  Pressing  and  immediate  need  of  something  being 
done.  Vol.  iv,  No.  56. 

To  FORSYTH,  ROBERT  (Maj.)  : 

1779. — January  j.  FishkilL — Acknowledging  favor  of  26th  De 
cember,  respecting  artificers  in  Lieut.  Bolton's  company.  Will 
look  into  their  complaints  and,  if  just,  they  shall  be  redressed. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  57. 

T779-— January  21.  FishkilL — Acknowledging  favor  of  i4th  inst. 
Sends  the  tin  by  Dr.  Latimer.  Cannot  recommend  his  black 
horse  which,  like  many  of  the  fair  sex,  is  slow  and  cannot 
bear  fatigue.  Vol.  viii,  No.  51. 

T779- — February  n.  FishkilL  —  The  bearer,  Capt.  Degrave,  is 
charged  with  letters  to  Gen.  Greene,  requesting  a  supply  of 
cash.  Wants  to  know  if  he  could  let  the  bearer  have  $30,000 
and  forward  the  letters  to  Gen.  Greene.  Vol.  iv,  No.  62. 

To  JAY,  SIR  JAMES  : 

1779. — February  21. — FishkilL  Takes  the  liberty  of  making  ob 
servations  on  the  bill  now  under  the  consideration  of  the  Legis 
lature  for  regulating  the  impress  of  carriages  for  the  army ; 
makes  certain  suggestions  and  amendments.  Thanks  him  and 
other  gentlemen  of  the  Legislature  for  the  indulgence  he  has 
met  with  on  this  subject.  Vol.  iv,  No.  60. 

To  PYNCHON,  GEORGE  (A.  D.  Q.  M.  G.  at  Spring 
field)  : 

1778. — May  21.  FishkilL — Concerning  the  building  of  three 
scows  and  one  bateaux.  Gen.  Greene  has  ordered  the  matter 
to  be  put  in  execution  immediately.  Vol.  xi,  No.  89. 


194    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  (continued},  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 
1779. — January  23.     Fishkill. — Desiring  to  know  the  number  and 
situation  of  tents  the  recipient  of  this  letter  has  drawn. 

[Circular  letter.]     Vol.  ix,  No.  47. 

1779.- — February  13.  Fishkill. — Detailed  orders  concerning  re 
turns  and  accounts.  [Circular  letter.]  Vol.  ix,  No.  48. 

HOLD  RON,  JOHN  (Supt.),  to  CAPT.  MITCHELL  : 
1779' — October  26.     Newburgh. — Informing  him  of  the  decision  of 
the  ferrymen,  who  will  quit  work    on  November  17,  unless 
they  get  better  wages.  [Copy.]     Vol.  viii,  No.  58. 

HOLLINGS WORTH,  HENRY  (Col.),  to  OWEN  BlDDLE  : 

1778. — December  30.  Head  of  Elk. — Acknowledging  favor  of 
1 8th  inst.  Details  concerning  the  forwarding  of  forage.  Pro 
tests  vehemently  against  the  numerous  unauthorized  purchas 
ers  of  forage ;  disastrous  consequences  of  their  conduct ;  asks 
that  measures  may  be  taken  to  prevent  this  abuse.  America 
has  baffled  Britain  by  bravery  and  virtue,  and  in  the  same 
year  is  on  the  verge  of  ruin.  [Copy.]  Vol.  vii,  No.  26. 

To  BYAS,  STANDLEY  : 

1778. — November  29.  Head  of  Elk. — Appointing  Mr.  Byas  assist 
ant  purchaser  of  forage,  and  setting  forth  his  duties  in  that 
position.  [Copy.]  Vol.  vii,  No.  23. 

To  Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  : 

r779-— January  22.  Head  of  Elk. — Begging  an  answer  to  his 
former  letters.  Question  of  forage  and  flour.  Entreats  that 
the  bearer,  Giles,  may  return  with  a  supply  of  cash.  Asks  him 
to  acquaint  Gen.  Greene  and  Col.  Biddle  with  the  contents  of 
his  letters.  Vol.  viii,  No.  59. 

1 779. — April  jo.  Head  of  Elk. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  nth 
of  February.  Discusses  the  question  of  erecting  stores,  the 
expense,  etc.  The  $65,000  sent  by  Col.  Biddle  exhausted  in 
two  days.  Price  of  corn.  Asks  for  immediate  supply  of  cash. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  25. 

To  VEAZEY,  JOHN  WARD  (Capt.)  : 

1778. — October  27.  Head  of  Elk. — Appointing  him  assistant  pur 
chaser  of  grain  and  setting  forth  the  duties  in  that  business. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  24. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.  195 

HOLMES,  BENJAMIN  (Col.),  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT: 
(No  date.) — A  certificate  from  Col.  Holmes,  setting  forth  the 
circumstances  under  which  Adjutant  John  Smith  had  his  horse, 
saddle  and  bridle  taken,  the  value  of  which,  as  estimated  by 
two  of  his  officers,  was  $375.  [Copy.]  Vol.  iii,  No.  39. 

HOOPER,  ROBERT  LETTIS  (Col.),  to  COL.  CLEMENT  BIDDLE: 

1780. — February  27.  Easton. — Has  informed  Col.  Biddle's  agent 
that  owing  to  lack  of  money  could  not  purchase  any  more  grain 
or  forage  and  has  dismissed  all  his  assistants.  Impossibility 
of  keeping  250  horses  without  money  to  pay  for  produce;  de 
sires  to  be  directed  where  to  send  them.  All  transportation 
through  Easton  to  camp  must  cease.  Involved  in  a  debt  of 
not  less  than  one  million  pounds  !  Vol.  i,  No.  25. 

To  Cox,  JOHN  (Col.)  : 

J779- — May  n.  Easton. — Acknowledging  letter  of  loth  inst., 
which  he  laid  before  Gen.  Sullivan.  Gen.  Sullivan's  wishes 
concerning  the  pack-saddles.  Vol.  vii,  No.  87. 

1779. — May  ji.  Easton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  28th  inst.  con 
cerning  the  road  the  army  will  follow.  Pack-saddles  prepared. 
Delay  in  getting  the  rails  off.  Col.  Breaily,  of  the  Jersey  troops, 
•  to  march  the  next  day.  The  General,  with  troops  under  his 
command,  will  march  by  June  12,  unless  otherwise  ordered  by 
His  Excellency.  Vol.  vi,  No.  23. 

To  GREENE  (Mrs. )  : 

1779. — May  16. — Presenting  his  respectful  compliments  to  Mrs. 
Greene  and  begging  her  acceptance  of  one  keg  of  butter. 

Vol.  v,  No.  9. 
To  PETTIT,  CHAS.  (Col.): 

1779. —  October  8.  Easton. — Has  received  an  order  from  Maj.-Gen. 
Sullivan  to  send  100  teams  to  Wyoming  to  bring  down  the 
baggage  of  his  army.  Also  urged  by  Col.  Biddle  to  send  great 
supplies  of  forage  to  headquarters.  Utterly  impossible  to  exe 
cute  these  and  other  orders  without  money.  If  not  immediately 
supplied,  must  ask  to  be  exculpated  from  charge  of  inefficiency. 

Vol.  i,  No.  23. 

1780. — January  29.  Easton. — Will  send  on  cannon,  also  stores. 
His  embarrassment  for  want  of  money ;  if  not  supplied  witb 


196    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HOOPER,  ROBERT  LETTIS  (Col.), to  PETTIT,  CHAS.  (Col.)  (continued)-. 
cash  or  certificates,  this  must  be  his  last  exertion  ;  refuses  to 
lead  the  good  people  of  that  county  into  more  distress,  many 
having  had  their  property  seized  to  pay  their  taxes,  when  the 
States  owe  them  tenfold.  Certain  offers  of  money  made  to 
him  in  exchange  for  certificates ;  cannot  see  why  they  should 
not  send  them  on.  Estimate  of  his  debts.  Earnestly  entreats 
him  to  send  ^20,000  in  money  on  Tuesday  or  Wednesday,  as 
he  cannot  leave  without  it.  Vol.  i,  No.  28. 

To  SHERIFF  (Col.)  : 

1779. — November  16.  Easton. — In  the  strict  line  of  Col.  Sheriff's 
duty,  not  of  his,  to  call  Col.  Bond  to  a  settlement  ;  will  report 
the  matter  to  Gen.  Greene.  Vol.  ix,  No.  66a. 

To  SULLIVAN,  JOHN  (Gen.)  : 

1779. — May  18.  Easton. — Will  furnish  horses  to  the  number  of 
1400.  Supplies  needed  and  those  at  hand.  Troops  under  Col. 
Spencer  and  Col.  Courtland  liable  to  suffer  for  want  of  teams 
necessary  to  supply  and  attend  them ;  their  clothing  not  yet 
arrived.  Forage  very  scarce.  Assistance  of  the  Executive 
Council  necessary  in  procuring  wagons.  Vol.  v,  No.  15. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1778. — November  9.  Sussex  Courthouse. — Requesting  an  answer 
to  his  letter  written  at  Trenton  to  Col.  Pettit.  Sends  his  sin 
cere  compliments.  Vol.  viii,  No.  61. 

HOOPER,  R.  L.  (Col.),  and  OTHERS,  to  CONRAD  CREYDER  and 
JOHN  THOMPSON  (Wagonmaster-Generals) : 

1779. —  October  12.  Easton. — At  Gen.  Sullivan's  request,  the  time 
being  too  short  to  send  to  the  Supreme  Executive  Council  for 
an  order  for  teams  to  remove  the  baggage  of  the  army  to  Sus 
sex  Courthouse,  do  by  unanimous  consent  request  that  Conrad 
Creyder,  Wagonmaster-General  for  Northampton  County,  and 
John  Thompson,  Wagonmaster-General  for  Bucks  County,  will 
afford  every  assistance  in  their  power  to  furnish  as  many  teams 
as  Gen.  Sullivan  may  require  of  Col.  Hooper. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  73. 
HOSMAN,  J.  (Lieut.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY: 

1779. — April  i. — Order  for  a  pair  of  stilliards  (steelyards)  to  be 
mended.  Vol.  xii,  No.  100. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    197 

HOWE,  BAXTER,  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
I779-— February  8.     Pluckemin. — Enclosing  partial  return  of  the 
stores  in  the  brigade  of  artillery.     Number  of  tents  on  hand 
and  their  disposition.     Would  be  glad  to  know  if  his  account 
is  adjusted  and  when  he  may  call  for  another  supply  of  cash. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  47. 
To  OLNEY,  GEORGE  : 

1779. — May  12.  Artillery  Park. — Offer  of  500  horseshoes  at  $2.50 
per  pair.  Puts  in  his  plea  for  some  of  the  money  when  it  shall 
come.  Vol.  vii,  No.  76. 

1779. — October  15. — Asking  him  to  give  Major  Shaw  an  order  for 
$3000.  Reasons  for  making  so  large  a  demand.  Why  he  has 
not  sent  a  return  of  camp  equipage.  Vol.  iii,  No.  76. 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH,  to  HON.  H.  MERCHANT  : 
1779. — October  26.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favor  of  August  31, 
concerning  the  removal  of  some  public  rod  iron  lying  exposed 
at  Danbury.  Considers  Mr.  Merchant  has  behaved  neither 
like  a  gentleman  nor  a  Christian,  but  as  he  is  a  member  of 
Congress,  will  forbear  to  make  any  remarks  on  his  conduct. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  viii,  No.  104. 
To  OLNEY,  GEORGE  : 

1779. —  October  ij.  Hartford. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  i3th 
inst.  It  being  Sunday,  no  coffee  can  be  purchased,  has  there 
fore  sent  him  thirty-weight  out  of  his  own  store. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  8o<z. 

HUDSON,  J.   (Capt.),  to  GRAY,  GEORGE  (Capt.)  : 
1779. — April  JO. — Order  to  repair  a  gun  of  2d  Virginia  Regiment. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  74. 

HUGHES,  JOHN,  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 
1779. — September  18.      West  Point. — Enclosing  weekly  return  of 
the  camp  equipage.     Fifty-seven  tents  returned  unfit  for  ser 
vice.  Vol.  iii,  No.  49. 

HUNTER,  WILLIAM,  to  SAMUEL  A.  OTIS  : 
1779. — February  6.     Boston. — Receipt  for  two  silver  cups  which 

he  promises  to  deliver  to  Gen.  Greene.         Vol.  ix,  No.  87. 
J779- — February  7.     Boston. — Receipt  for  the  sum  of  ^15. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  88. 


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JACKSON  (Dr.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 

1779. — April  7. — Order  to  have  his  horse  shod  and  four  rivets 
made  for  his  desk.  Vol.  xii,  No.  79. 

JOHNSON,  THOMAS,  to  COL.  HOLLINGSWORTH  : 
1779. — May  12.  Annapolis. — Informing  him  of  the  narrow  escape 
of  Capt.  Hanson,  who  encountered  certain  armed  vessels  in 
the  bay  and  put  back  to  Annapolis.  Report  by  Mr.  Robinson 
of  a  schooner  bound  to  sea  chased  by  a  fleet  of  between 
twenty  and  thirty  sail ;  heard  nothing  further. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  vii,  No.  80. 

JOHNSTON,  JAMES,  to  ANY  CONTINENTAL  SMITH  : 
1779. — April  2.     Auditor's  Office. — Order  to  shoe  his  horse. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  80. 

KELSO,  ROBERT,  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 

1779. — February  23.  Morristown. — Enclosing  Maerschalk's  receipt 
for  two  branches  and  twenty-one  tin  sconces,  on  behalf  of 
Col.  Abeel.  Vol.  iv,  No.  64. 

KINNAN,  PETER,  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 
1779. —  October  ij.  Ringwood. — Announcing  that  there  are  two 
bridges  on  the  public  road  from  Pompton  to  Ringwood,  one 
of  which  is  entirely  useless  and  unfit  for  service,  the  other 
likely  to  break  down  any  day  ;  such  an  accident  would  mean 
a  fearful  delay  of  provisions  and  other  necessaries.  Overseers 
of  the  roads  pay  no  attention  to  his  requests ;  wishes  direc 
tions  as  to  what  to  do ;  makes  suggestions  and  refers  him  to 
Mr.  Erskine.  Vol.  i,  No.  50. 

KIRKPATRICK,  ABRAHAM,  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 
1779. — January  22. — Desiring  his  horse  shod  all  round. 

Vol.  i,  No.  51. 

LARZELERE,  ABRAHAM,  and  PARSELL,  JOHN  (foremen),  to  COL. 
UDNY  HAY  : 

1779. — Novembers.  Fishkill. — Protest  made  by  certain  artificers 
against  the  prices  of  provisions,  and  also  against  the  exor 
bitant  wages  paid  to  certain  other  men. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  iii,  No.  5^. 

1779. — November  j.  FishkilL — From  certain  artificers,  setting 
forth  the  depreciation  of  money,  the  dearness  of  provisions 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.          199 

LARZELERE,  ABRAHAM,  and  PARSELL,  JOHN  (foremen),  to  COL. 

UDNY  HAY  (continued}  : 

and  the  higher  wages  received  by  mechanics  at  other  places. 
Have  the  interest  of  their  country  at  heart  and  only  desire 
what  will  reasonably  support  them.  Vol.  iii,  No.  6. 

LAWSON,  BENJAMIN,  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 
1778. — December  Ji. — Order  to  shoe  Mr.  Carny's  horse. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  85. 

LEWIS,  MORGAN  (Col.),  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 
1779. —  October  5. — Promising  him  all  the  boards  he  can  spare, 
but  obliged  to  keep  enough  to  employ  his  carpenters,  and 
also  to  build  a  cooper's  shop.     [Extract.]     Vol.  iii,  No.  52. 

LUDWICK,  CHRISTOFFAL  (chief  baker),  to  GEN.  WASHINGTON  : 
1780.— January.  Morristown. — Putting  before  His  Excellency 
the  broken-down  condition  of  one  of  the  ovens  in  the  bake 
house  and  consequent  impossibility  of  making  the  required 
amount  of  bread.  Begs  that  a  committee  of  inspection  be 
appointed  to  inspect  the  magazines  of  provisions,  bake-houses, 
etc.  Vol.  i,  No.  70. 

LYMAN,  D.  (Adjt.-Gen.),  to  JAMES  RICHARDSON: 
1778. — October  29.  Headquarters. — Directed  by  the  Major-Gen 
eral  to  inform  him  that  the  troops  of  the  Convention  will 
begin  their  march  for  the  State  of  Virginia  on  the  following 
Wednesday,  the  4th  of  November,  the  Germans  at  Cambridge 
and  the  British  at  Rutland  the  same  day.  Detailed  account 
of  their  numbers,  and  the  means  of  obtaining  provisions  for 
them.  Vol.  i,  No.  71. 

MCCASHLAN,  JAMES,  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 
1778. — November  i. — Order  to  mend  the  bearer's  wagon. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  107. 
1778. — November  4. — Order  to  shoe  three  wagon-horses  belonging 

to  Gen.  Scott.  Vol.  xii,  No.  81. 

1778. — December  6. — Order  concerning  the  shoeing  of  a  horse  for 
one  of  the  artillery  of  Gen.  Scott's  brigade. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  92. 

1779. — April  i. — Order  to  shoe  one  wagon-horse  and  to  clout  his 
wagon.  Vol.  xii,  No.  99. 


200          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

MCCASHLAN,  JAMES,  to  CAPT.  GRAY  (continued) : 
1779. — April 5. — Order  to  shoe  three  wagon-horses. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  101. 

McDoucALL,  ALEXANDER  (Gen.),  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY: 
1779. — September^.      West  Point. — Acknowledging  favors  of  3ist 
ult.  and   2d  inst.     Question  of  complaints  made  against  Mr. 
Bancker  of  his  not  furnishing  wood  and  straw  for  the  troops 
and  the  sick.  Vol.  i,  No.  91. 

MCDOWELL,  JOHN,  to  AN  ARMORER  : 

Order  to  shoe  his  mare.  Vol.  xii,  No.  70. 

MASSACHUSETTS,  COUNCIL  OF,  to  THOMAS  CHASE  : 
1778. — December  25. — Directed  to  inform  him  that  the  Council 
recommend  it  to  him  to  satisfy  certain  just  demands  of  the 
Selectmen  of  various  towns,  who  have  as  yet  received  no  pay 
for  providing  him  with  teams,  drivers,  etc.,  for  the  use  of  the 
army.  Vol.  xi,  No.  88. 

MATLACK,  TIMOTHY,  to  COL.  CHARLES  PETTIT  : 
1779. — February  20.  Philadelphia. — Expressing  dissatisfaction  on 
the  part  of  Council  at  not  receiving  certified  copies  of  the 
entries  which  they  have  demanded.  Requests  that  they  will  be 
sent  without  delay.  [On  back  of  MSS.]  Rough  draft  of  letter 
from  Charles  Pettit  to  Mr.  Matlack.  Expressing  surprise  that 
any  part  of  his  conduct  has  merited  such  language.  To  avoid 
controversy,  sends  the  enclosed  extract.  Forbears  any  farther 
remarks  on  the  implied  charges  in  Mr.  Matlack's  letter. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  77. 

MENG,  CHRISTOPHER,  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1779. — January  6. — Informing  him  that  all  the  tents  except  about 
thirty  are  sent  off.     Received  thirty  axes  and  twenty-three  log 
chains  and  expect  one  wagon  with  orderly  books  and  shirts 
from  Morristown.  Vol.  i,  No.  96. 

To  GRAY,  GEORGE  (Capt.)  : 

1778. — December  14. — Sends  lock  by  bearer,  which  is  in  want  of  a 
spring,  would  like  it  mended  at  once.         Vol.  xii,  No.  109. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. — July  31. — Enclosing   return   of  stores   and   sending   back 
music  book.     Matter  of  tents.  Vol.  viii,  No.  69. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    201 

MILLAN,  WILLIAM,  to  COL.  FRANCIS  WADE  : 

1780. — February  26.  Cantweir s  Bridge. — All  wagons  have  been 
sent  up  empty — nothing  to  put  in  them.  Cannot  procure  a 
single  bushel  of  grain  unless  he  gets  some  money.  People 
alarmed  at  the  certificates  and  consider  them  a  design  to  de 
fraud  them — uses  every  argument  to  convince  them  to  the 
contrary.  Vol.  iii,  No.  63. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.),  to  COL.  JOHN  Cox : 

J779- — November  12.  Philadelphia. — Every  means  taken  to  pro 
cure  duck,  etc.,  and  stuff  for  blankets.  Bad  news  from  the 
South — hopes  and  expects  to  preserve  Charleston.  His  dis 
agreeable  situation  for  lack  of  money.  All  business  of  the 
department  must  soon  cease.  Has  written  to  this  effect  to 
Gen.  Greene,  Col.  Pettit  and  the  President  of  Congress 
Steps  taken  to  procure  boards.  Must  he  supply  Col.  James 
Abeel  with  everything?  Empowered  by  Congress  to  send 
stores  to  Carolina  by  water.  High  price  of  window-glass. 
The  alarming  nature  of  his  situation.  Vol.  ix,  No.  98. 

1779. — May  29.  Philadelphia. — Report  of  military  stores.  Im 
possible  to  give  Gen.  Sullivan  the  twelve  tents  he  has  asked 
for.  Not  a  moment  lost  in  getting  off  the  supplies.  Sends 
that  day's  paper  and  wishes  Col.  Cox's  opinion  on  the  address 
of  Congress  therein  contained.  Vol.  v,  No.  97. 

To  PETTIT,  CHARLES  (  Col.) : 

1778. — September  16.  Philadelphia. — Sends  this  by  bearer,  Mr. 
Henry  Brooks,  who  has  eleven  teams  loaded  with  quartermas 
ter  stores.  Price  of  various  articles  needed.  Will  send  copies 
of  certain  Resolves  of  Congress.  Lack  of  blankets.  Ex 
pects  Col.  Cox  soon.  Mrs.  Pettit  in  town ;  their  son  wel- 
fixed  at  school ;  will  do  anything  for  him  in  his  power.  Con 
cerning  articles  promised  to  His  Excellency. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  70. 

1778. — October  22.  Philadelphia. — Bearer  of  this  is  Mr.  White, 
who  has  thirteen  teams  loaded  with  quartermaster  stores,  etc. 
Amount  of  cash  sent,  together  with  what  will  be  forwarded, 
amounts  to  one  million  dollars  ;  hopes  it  will  afford  him  some 
peace  and  satisfaction.  Has  sent  a  few  message  cards,  some 
gilt,  for^'  His  Excellency,  Gen.  Greene,  etc.;  the  others  plain, 


202    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN   (Col.),   to   PETTIT,    CHARLES   (Col.)   (con 
tinued')  : 

for  any  gentleman.  Desires  to  know  how  his  Excellency  likes 
the  case  with  the  tea  equipage  and  bowls,  etc.,  sent  him. 
Health  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Pettit  excellent.  Vol.  i,  No.  97. 

1779. — November  15.  Philadelphia. — This  letter  enclosed  to  the 
President  of  Congress  by  Col.  Pettit.  In  it,  Mr.  Mitchell 
tells  of  the  distressing  situation  he  is  in  for  lack  of  money, 
and  refuses  to  be  answerable  for  the  consequences. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  ix,  No.  102. 

To  WASHINGTON,  GEORGE  (Gen.)  : 

1 7  79. — December  17.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i4th 
inst.  Impossible  for  him  to  be  absent  from  Philadelphia  in 
the  present  critical  situation.  Has  given  every  information  to 
a  'committee  of  Congress,  in  writing,  respecting  Maj.-Gen. 
Arnold ;  if,  however,  His  Excellency  still  desires  him  to  be 
present  at^the  trial,  he  will  immediately  obey. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  94. 
To  WEISS,  JACOB  : 

1779. — September  20.  Philadelphia. — Amount  of  tents  and  cloth 
ing  sent.  Has  permission  from  Board  of  War  to  purchase 
blankets ;  can  get  none  in  Philadelphia.  Hopes  Col.  Abeel 
will  not  detain  the  teams  at  Morristown.  Vol.  iii,  No.  120. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. — May  21.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  i8th 
inst.,  enclosed  it  to  Capt.  Ferriss  and  now  sends  his  answer  to 
it.  Thinks  Capt.  Ferriss  always  bought  good  horses  at  reason 
able  prices  ;  hopes  the  matter  will  be  cleared  up.  Matter  of 
tents.  Vol.  v,  No.  43. 

MORGAN,  JACOB  (Col.),  to  COL.  JOHN  Cox  : 

1779. — May  30.     Reading. — Acknowledging  favor   of  27th   inst. 
Report  of  stores  forwarded.     Conflicting  orders. 

Vol.  v,  No.  98. 

MORRIS,  GOUVERNEUR,  to  COL.  CHARLES  PETTIT  : 
1779. — May  i.     Philadelphia. — Desires  that  harmony    and    good 
understanding  may  be  cultivated  between  the  public  servants 
and  the   government   of  South  Carolina  ;  has  no  doubt  the 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     203 

MORRIS,  GOUVERNEUR,  to  COL.  CHARLES  PETTIT  (continued)  : 
President  of  that  State  has  good  reasons  for  detaining  vessels 
mentioned  in  Mr.  Livingston's  letter.  Directions  concerning 
these  vessels,  which  are  to  be  loaded  with  rice.  Urges  prompt 
obedience  on  Mr.  Livingston's  part  to  directions  which  may 
be  given  to  him.  [Copy.]  Vol.  vii,  No.  17. 

MORRIS,  LEWIS,  to  CHARLES  BEATTY  : 

5779. — September  3.  West  Point. — Directed  by  Gen.  Greene  to 
acknowledge  receipt  of  his  favor  of  the  2ist  July,  together 
with  the  enclosed  returns.  Vol.  ix,  No.  84. 

To  BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.) : 

July  26.  West  Point. — Requested  by  Gen.  Greene  to  ask 
for  a  return  of  all  such  officers  as  are  employed  in  the  forage 
department.  Vol.  ix,  No.  83. 

MOXLEY,  RHODOM,  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 

. — April 5. — Order  to  repair  the  bearer's  gun-lock. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  71. 

MOYLAN,  STEPHEN,  to  COL.  NEHEMIAH  HUBBARD  : 
1 780.— January  6.     Middletown. — Requesting  him  to  settle  Messrs. 
Hall  &  Co.'s  accounts.  [Copy.]     Vol.  ix,  No.  69. 

MUHLENBERG,  PAUL  (Gen.),  tO  SUPT.   OF  ARTIFICERS  I 

1779. — April  2. — Asking  to  have  his  horse  well  shod,  as  he  is  go 
ing  on  a  journey.  Vol.  i,  No.  no. 

NEVILL,  JOHN  (Col.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY: 
1778. — October  4. — Order  to  shoe  his  horse. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  108. 

1778. — December  14. — Order  to  shoe  his  horse  and  charge  it  to 
his  account.  Vol.  xii,  No.  83. 

OKELY,  J.,  to  COL.  R.  L.  HOOPER: 

1779. — May  14.  Bath. — Giving  information  concerning  a  Mr. 
Smith,  a  captain  in  the  Austrian  service,  and  at  one  time  in 
the  service  of  the  United  States ;  also  concerning  two  French 
gentlemen,  his  friends.  Thinks  there  may  be  no  reason  for 
surmises  of  an  evil  tendency,  but  knows  that  very  few  foreign 
officers,  who  have  left  the  American  service  in  disgust  or  other 
wise,  are  to  be  depended  upon.  Vol.  v,  No.  14. 


204          CALENDAR   OF  THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

OLNEY,  GEORGE,  to  BLODGET,  WILLIAM  (Maj.) : 
1779. — September  if.  West  Point. — Requested  by  Gen.  Greene 
to  write  and  ask  him  about  a  sulky  which  was  lent  him  in  June, 
1778.  Col.  Geo.  Gibson,  having  made  a  demand  on  Gen. 
Greene  for  the  value,  he  wishes  to  know  the  particulars  of 
the  matter.  Vol.  ix,  No.  92. 

To  BOWEN,  EPHRAIM  (Col.): 

1779. — November  15.  West  Point. — Directed  by  Gen.  Greene  to 
tell  him  that  if  the  tents  are  sent  on  early  in  the  spring,  it  will 
answer.  Advice  concerning  destination  of  hay  and  blankets. 
Army  will  probably  march  for  winter  quarters  near  Basking 
Ridge,  November  1 7 ;  Mrs.  Greene,  Mrs.  Olney  and  the  writer 
will  set  out  then  for  Morristown.  Vol.  viii,  No.  72. 

To  CHASE,  THOMAS  (Col.)  : 

1 779. — September  18.  West  Point. — Requested  by  Gen.  Greene  to 
acknowledge  his  favor  of  August  9,  enclosing  statement  of 
accounts  for  one  year.  In  case  his  conduct  in  Quartermaster's 
department  should  be  examined  into,  agreeable  to  resolve  of 
Congress,  he  will  immediately  transmit  the  result  of  their 
inquiry,  be  it  favorable  or  unfavorable  to  his  wishes. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  87. 
To  HOOPER,  R.  L.  (Col.) : 

1779. — November  15.  West  Point. — Directed  by  Gen.  Greene  to 
acknowledge  his  favor  of  i2th  inst.,  to  express  his  pleasure 
with  the  readiness  of  the  people  to  serve  the  public,  and  to 
ask  him  to  put  a  stop  to  all  preparations  for  the  expected  ex 
pedition  against  New  York.  Vol.  ix,  No.  93. 

To  MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.)  : 

1779. — November  29.  Morristown. — Acknowledging  in  Gen. 
Greene's  name  the  favor  of  22d  inst.,  and  thanking  him  for 
the  sugar  and  tea.  Informs  him  that  Col.  Cox  and  Col.  Pettit 
will  do  everything  to  furnish  him  with  money.  Gen.  Greene 
constantly  engaged  in  fixing  upon  the  ground  to  hut  the  army. 
When  this  is  settled  he  will  make  a  full  representation  to  Con 
gress  of  the  department's  distresses,  and  demand  relief.  Gives 
him  leave  to  keep  Capt.  Sadler's  company  of  artificers. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  74. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    205 

OLNEY,  GEORGE  (continued)  : 

To  OTIS  &  HENLEY  (Messrs.): 

1779. — November  75.  West  Point. — Acknowledging  in  Gen. 
Greene's  name  the  favors  of  28th  ult.  and  26.  inst.  There 
being  no  immediate  need  for  the  tents,  asks  him  to  fill  the 
orders  more  at  his  leisure,  thereby  decreasing  the  public 
expense.  Yol.  viii,  No.  73. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENTS  : 

1779. — July  15.     Smith's  Clove. — Gen.    Greene's   orders  that  no 
wagoner  returning  from  camp  shall  be  paid  any  money  with 
out  a  special  order  from  the  Quartermaster-General's  office. 
[Circular  letter.]     Vol.  i,  No.  112. 
OTIS  &  HENLEY  (Messrs.),  to  GEORGE  OLNEY  : 

1779. —  October  p .  Boston. — No  China  cups  and  saucers  to  be  had 
'  at  present ;  will  procure  the  first  decent  set  in  his  power.  Dis 
tresses  caused  by  the  Regulating  Act.  Hard  to  starve  in  a 
land  of  plenty,  by  the  rascality  of  a  people,  patriotic  only  in 
word.  "  High  time  to  put  an  end  to  the  war  and  reform 
manners."  Vol.  iii,  No.  94. 

1779. — November  24.  Boston. — In  receipt  of  his  letter  counter 
manding  the  tents.  Amount  of  money  needed  for  past  and 
present  disbursements.  Alas,  for  the  fate  of  the  Southern 
army;  the  gallant  d'Estaing  again  baffled;  "  these  reflec 
tions  hang  like  a  millstone/'  Vol.  ix,  No.  91. 

PARKER,  JEREMIAH,  to  CAPT.  GEORGE  GRAY  : 
1779. — -January  25. — Order  to  shoe  the  bearer's  horse,  belonging 

to  Gen.  Muhlenberg's  brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  76. 

1779. — -January  25. — Order  to  shoe  the  bearer's  wagon  horses,  be 
longing  to  Gen.  Muhlenberg's  brigade.       Vol.  xii,  No.  760. 
1779. — February  ii. — Order  to  have  bearer's  horses  shod  imme 
diately.  Vol.  xii,  No.  106. 

PARKER,  RICHARD  (Col.),  to  CAPT.  GEORGE  GRAY: 
1779. — April j. — Order  to  repair  the  bearer's  gun.  Vol.  xii,  No.  98. 
PARSELL,  JOHN,  AND  OTHER  ARTIFICERS,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 
1779. — November  5.     Fishkill. — The  artificers  having  met  and  dis 
cussed  the  offer  of  $10  a  day,  have  decided  that  it  is  too  little 
to  support  themselves  and  families,  and  will  therefore  quit  the 
barracks  as  soon  as  a  settlement  is  made. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  ix,  No.  51. 


206    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

PARSONS,  SAMUEL  H.  (Gen.),  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT: 
1779. — December  8. — Begging  for  a  large  marquee  and  a  stove, 
and  complaining  that  the  room  he  now  occupies  is  only  eight 
feet  square  for  six  people,  and  the  Justice  threatens  him  if  he 
remains.  Vol.  ii,  No.  n. 

PATTEN,  J.  (Capt.),  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1779. — January  21. — Business  of  regiment  conducted  with  utmost 
difficulty  owing  to  the  want  of  a  horse.     Asks  that  one  may  be 
given  the  bearer.     [NOTE. — No  horse.     R.  F.] 

Vol.  viii,  No.  82. 

PATTERSON,  ALEXANDER,  to  COL.  R.  L.  HOOPER  : 

1 779. — May  ij.  Brinker' 's  Mills. — Asking  him  to  send  certain  tools 
by  bearer.  Vol.  v,  No.  10. 

1 7 79. — May  17.  Brinker* s  Mills. — Wagoners  attending  Col.  Court- 
land's  regiment  have  deserted,  leaving  their  wagons  standing 
on  the  road.  If  he  cannot  have  six  wagons  supplied  with  for 
age  by  the  next  day,  the  troops  will  return  for  want  of  provi 
sions  ;  begs  that  they  may  be  sent  with  all  speed. 

Vol.  v,  No.  100. 

1779. — May  77.  Brinker' s  Mills. — Large  quantity  of  stores,  but 
no  wagons  to  take  them  to  the  troops.  Begs  him  to  send  six 
or  eight  and  save  the  credit  of  the  department.  No  riding- 
horses,  no  forage  and  no  cash.  Vol.  v,  No.  12. 

PATTERSON,  WILLIAM,  to  COL.  JOHN  Cox: 

1779. — February  14.  Cumberland  County. — Hurried  off  the  express, 
that  Col.  Cox  may  know  he  intends  to  set  out  for  Bloomsbury 
the  next  day.  Can't  make  long  rides  on  account  of  the  sore  in 
his  side  and  the  late  hurt  in  his  ankle.  Thinks  himself  happy 
to  be  able  to  render  his  country  any  service. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  89. 

1779. — May  19.  Estherton. — Acknowledging  favor  of  the  nth 
inst.  Vehemently  defends  himself  against  certain  attacks 
upon  his  character,  which  accuse  him  of  treasonable  designs 
and  also  of  intoxication ;  thanks  Col.  Cox  most  sincerely  for 
his  defense  of  his  character ;  willing  to  submit  to  martial  law 
for  inquiry  and  trial ;  will  be  in  town  the  next  week,  when  he 
expects  to  produce  such  proofs  of  his  conduct  as  will  be  ap- 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     207 

PATTERSON,  WILLIAM,  to  COL.  JOHN  Cox  (continued)-. 
proved  by  the  gentlemen  in  Council.     Glad  His  Excellency 
was  not  willing  to  believe  the  report.     Fears  from  a  hint  re 
ceived  that  the  force  opposed  to  them  in  the  "  Six  Nation  " 
country  is  greater  than  is  expected.  Vol.  v,  No.  24. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.),  to  COL.  JOHN  Cox: 
1779. — November  12,     Philadelphia. — Grievously  disappointed   at 
not  getting  his  warrant  from  the  Treasury  Board.     Clamorous 
demands  for  money  on  all  sides.     Buried  Mr.  Hewes  on  the 
nth.     Concerning  a  certain  draft  on  Col.  Cox  and  himself. 

Vol.  ix,  No.  97. 

1779. — December  i.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor  of  3©th 
ult.  Many  things  lost  in  moving,  but  they  still  have  a  bed  at 
Col.  Cox's  disposal.  Account  of  a  conversation  between  him 
self  and  Mr.  Gibson,  a  Commissioner  of  the  Treasury,  on  the 
subject  of  accounts.  Congratulating  him  on  the  arrival  of  the 
schooner  Chance,  of  which  they  hold  an  eighth. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  i. 

To  HUNTINGDON,  SAMUEL  (President  of  Congress) : 

1779. — November  ij.  Philadelphia. — Putting  before  him  the  em 
barrassed  state  of  the  department,  owing  to  lack  of  money  and 
the  impossibility  of  his  getting  the  necessary  sums  from  the 
Treasury.  Enclosing  numerous  letters  to  give  weight  to  these 
statements.  Vol.  ix,  No.  100. 

To  LIVINGSTON,  ABRAHAM  : 

1779. — April  jo.  Philadelphia. — Mentioning  various  draughts  he 
sent  him.  Gen.  Greene  has  left  Mr.  Livingston's  letters  with 
him  to  answer.  Evils  resulting  from  detention  of  the  vessels 
laden  with  public  stores.  Hopes  Committee  of  Congress  will 
devise  some  means  of  obtaining  permission  for  the  vessels  to 
sail  from  Carolina.  Promising  him  $200,000  by  the  following 
week.  Certain  draughts  of  his  which  have  been  paid.  Asking 
for  estimate  of  the  business  of  chartering  vessels  from  Carolina 
to  Boston.  Business  of  purchasing  rice. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  vii,  No.  89. 

1779. — May  7,  Philadelphia. — Enclosing  copy  of  letter  from  Mr. 
Morris,  chairman  of  a  committee  appointed  by  Congress  to 


208    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.),  to  LIVINGSTON,  ABRAHAM  (continued): 
superintend  staff  departments.  Evident  that  detention  of  ves 
sels  is  the  effect  of  a  well-considered  plan  rather  than  a  design 
to  obstruct  their  measures.  Recommends  obedience  to  the  in 
structions  of  the  Chairman  of  the  Committee. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  vii,  No.  18. 

To  REED,  JOSEPH  (President  of  the  State  of  Penn 
sylvania)  : 

1779. — February  19.  Philadelphia. — Asking  that  the  navigation 
in  Chesapeake  and  Delaware  Bays  may  be  protected,  so  that 
supplies  of  forage  may  not  be  obstructed  and  the  welfare  of  the 
army  injured.  Vol.  iv,  No.  79. 

1779. — February  20.  Philadelphia. — Proposing  a  plan  to  finally 
settle  the  question  of  the  bridge  over  the  Schuylkill.  At  the 
same  time  mentions  the  expense  incurred  by  Major  Eyre, 
Superintendent  of  the  naval  business,  in  raising  or  endeavoring 
to  raise  State  vessels;  is  it  to  be  repaid  by  the  State  or  not  ? 

Vol.  iv,  No.  78. 

1779. — February  22.  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  the  receipt 
of  His  Excellency's  favor  of  equal  date.  Concerning  a  certifi 
cate  of  discharge  which  the  Council  desires  Mr.  Mitchell  to 
send  them.  Defends  himself  and  also  Mr.  Mitchell  against  the 
charge  of  "throwing  delays  and  difficulties  in  the  way  of  in 
quiries  into  the  conduct  of  Continental  officers." 

Vol.  x,  No.  30. 

To  TREASURY  BOARD,  PRESIDENT  OF  : 

1779. — May  19.  Philadelphia. — In  accordance  with  a  desire  ex 
pressed  by  a  member  of  the  Board,  subjoins  a  list  of  such  sums 
as  are  urgently  demanded,  and  also  a  list  of  those  which  will 
be  demanded  in  a  few  days.  Evils  resulting  from  the  depre 
ciation  of  money  and  the  want  of  timely  supplies  of  it.  Neces 
sary  to  pay  as  they  go.  Vol.  v,  No.  28. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. — February  u.  Philadelphia. — Route  for  Gen.  Pulaski's 
legion  from  York  Town  in  Pennsylvania  to  Savannah,  Georgia, 
with  names  of  residents  en  route  to  whom  to  apply  in  case 
assistance  is  needed.  Vol.  iv,  No.  80. 


CALENDAR  OF   THE   GREENE   CORRs^.OJTDEKeE.          209 


PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  (continued*}  : 

To  GEN.  WHIPPLE  : 

1779.  —  February  19  (?).  —  Asking  the  advice  and  direction  of  the 
Committee  on  the  advisability  of  changing  the  plan  of  sending 
divers  vessels  to  Charlestown  in  South  Carolina  for  cargoes  of 
rice.  Since  the  forming  of  the  plan,  the  face  of  affairs  in  the 
neighborhood  of  Charlestown  has  changed,  and  it  might  be 
prudent  to  make  some  alterations  (on  back  of  letter  to  Presi 
dent  Reed).  Vol.  iv,  No.  79. 

POPE,  CHARLES  (Lieut.  -Col.),  to  LIEUT.  LAWSON  : 
1  778.  —  December  20.    Middlebrook.  —  Order  to  have  his  horse  shod. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  89. 

PORTERFIELD,    ROBERT    (Major),    to    ARTIFICER    IN    COMMAND  I 

1779.—;  -January  2Q.  —  Asking  him  to  repair  one  gun  for  the  bearer. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  10. 

POSEY,  THOMAS  (Major),  to  CAPT.  GEORGE  GRAY: 
1779.  —  March  ij.  —  Asking  that  one  of  his  men  will  put  a  plate  in 
his  saddle.  Vol.  xii,  No.  78. 

PRICE,  THOMAS  (Col.),  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT: 

1778.  —  November  10.     Fishkill.  —  The  writer  is  the  subject  of  a 
court-martial    now   sitting   at    Fishkill   landing  —  one    of    the 
charges   alleged   against   him  is   cowardice   on  York   Island. 
Sends  his  son  to  the  recipient  of  this  letter,  to  take  down  a 
deposition  of  what  he  can  recollect  of  this  matter.     Refreshes 
his  memory  by  stating  the  case  in  detail.       Vol.  x,  No.  48. 

PROCTER,  THOMAS  (Col.),  to  GEN.  SULLIVAN  : 

1779.  —  May   ij.     Philadelphia.  —  Acknowledging   letter   of    loth 
inst.     Will  send  the  brigades  of  wagons  in  compliance  with 
orders.  Vol.  v,  No.  13. 

PRYOR,  J.  (Capt.),  to  GEN.  KNOX  : 

1779.  —  February  20.  —  Notwithstanding  Gen.  Knox's  order  re 
specting  forage  for  Col.  Harrison's  horse,  the  forage-master 
has  refused  of  late  to  issue  it,  the  reasons  for  this  are  con 
tained  in  the  enclosed  letter  ;  desires  him  to  repeat  the  order. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  36. 

PURVIS,  GEORGE  (Lieut.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 
1779.  —  April  10.  —  Order  to  repair  Hugh  Coffin's  lock. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  102. 


210  CALENDAR   OF   THE    GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

PYNCHON,  GEORGE,  to  COL.  THOMAS  CHASE  : 

J779 — May  16.  Springfield. — Has  sent  his  son  to  Col.  Hughes  to 
complete  the  settlement  of  his  accounts  ;  he  is  willing  to  pay 
to  the  2d  of  March,  1778,  but  thinks  it  more  proper  for  Col. 
Chase  to  pay  them  after  that  date.  Asks  him  to  settle,  if  con 
venient,  with  the  bearer,  his  son.  Vol.  v,  No.  3. 

REED,  JOSEPH,  to  COL.  CHARLES  PETTIT  : 

1779. — February  22.  Philadelphia. — His  letter  to  Mr.  Matlack 
laid  before  the  Board  ;  the  Secretary's  letter  written  by  the 
unanimous  direction  of  the  Council.  Hope  in  future  they 
will  have  less  reason  to  complain  of  inattention  to  their 
requests.  Differs  totally  with  Col.  Pettit  as  to  their  power  of 
examining  the  quartermaster's  books;  they  do  not  ask  the  cer 
tificates  as  a  matter  of  favor,  but  of  clear  and  undoubted  right. 

Vol.  x,  No.  3. 

1779. — May  23. — Enclosing  his  letter  to  Gen.  Sullivan  and  also 
sundry  warrants  only  to  be  used  in  case  of  necessity.  Reasons 
for  disclosing  the  sentiments  of  the  Council  very  iully  to  Gen. 
Sullivan.  If  their  work  is  interfered  with  from  resentment  or 
any  other  cause,  such  conduct  will  be  traced  and  the  blame 
carried  to  the  proper  door.  Vol.  v,  No.  60. 

To  SULLIVAN,  JOHN  (Col.)  : 

1779. — May  21.  In  Council,  Philadelphia. — Acknowledging  favor 
of  nth  inst.  Explains  why  an  immediate  answer  was  not 
given  to  his  request  for  wagons.  Mr.  Pettit  having  since 
made  an  application  in  form,  everything  shall  be  done  as  soon 
as  possible.  Objections  to  having  any  extraordinary  powers 
vested  in  the  Deputy  Quartermasters;  one  gentleman,  as  they 
personally  know,  employed  the  whole  influence  of  his  depart 
ment  to  disgrace  and  overthrow  the  Government.  Conces 
sions  they  will  make  to  Gen.  Sullivan  ;  asks  him  to  favor  the 
inhabitants  as  much  as  possible;  wishing  him  all  success. 
Will  furnish  sundry  blank  warrants  to  be  used  when  he  needs 
wagons.  Vol.  v,  No.  52. 

ROBERTSON  (Adj.),  to  MAJOR  CLAIBORNE  : 

Without  date. — Asking  him  if  he  has  the  directions  of  the  smiths, 
to  please  order  his  horse  to  be  shod.  Vol.  xii,  No.  in. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  211 

RODNEY,  CESAR,  to  COL.  FRANCIS  WADE  : 
. — December  29.  Wilmington. — Announcing  the  failure  of 
the  bill,  with  new  arrangements  in  the  quartermaster's  and 
commissary  departments.  Begs  him  to  repair  to  his  quarters 
immediately,  as  there  is  a  pressing  need  for  flour.  Money 
wanted  in  every  branch  of  the  staff  department. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  101. 

Ross,  GEORGE,  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. — October  i. — Sending  a  return  of  stores  on  hand  and  persons 
employed.  Accounts  ordered  not  yet  finished.  Six  very  fine 
teams  on  hand,  ready  to  be  forwarded  to  camp.  150  new 
wagons  promised  by  April  i.  .Vol.  iii,  No.  98. 

SCANNELL,  ALEXANDER,  to  MAJOR  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1778. — November  8. — Two-horse    wagon    fully   sufficient   to   haul 
wood,  provisions,  etc.,  and  to  transport  those  prisoners  who 
•     may  be  shackled  or  unable  to  travel.     If  carelessness  in  the 
Provost-Marshal  was  the  cause  of  the  wagons  being  injured, 
will  make  him  answerable  for  damages.     [Note.]     Col.  Scan- 
nell  was  killed  September,  1781,  at  the  siege  of  York. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  31. 

I719-—, January  n. — Desiring  to  know  where  the  colliers  are  to  be 
employed,  and  also  where  the  horse- guard  is  kept,  as  he 
understands  it  hasn't  been  relieved  for  three  months  past. 
Suggests  supplying  a  sentry  from  some  other  guard. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  32. 

SCHUYLER,  PETER,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 

1779. — May  8.  Albany. — Acknowledging  favor  of  24th  ult. 
Manner  of  court  instituted  at  one  time  to  try  the  offenses  of 
enlisted  bateauxmen  and  teamsters,  and  modes  of  punishment 
used.  Discusses  its  expediency  in  the  present  scarcity  of 
hands.  [Copy.]  Vol.  vii,  No.  48. 

SHAW,  THOMAS,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 

3779. — December  4.  New  London. — Concerning  a  box  of  station 
ery  shipped  to  His  Excellency,  Gen.  Washington,  and  which 
he  never  received.  Promising  to  look  it  up  and  have  it  sent 
on.  Vol.  ii,  No.  40. 


212          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

SHERIFF,  CHARLES  (Col.),  to  COL.  ROBERT  HOOPER: 
J779- — November  14.     Pompton. — Desired  by  Gen.  Greene  to  re 
quest  Col.  Hooper  to  call  Col.  Bond  to  a  settlement  in  the 
pack-horse  department.  [Copy.]     Vol.  ix,  No.  66. 

SHIPPEN,  WILLIAM,  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. — December  31. — An  imperfect  return  of  established  hospitals. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  44. 

SMITH,  WILLIAM  S.,  to  ARMORER  : 
Without  date. — Order  to  repair  the  bearer's  musket. 

[A  fragment.]     Vol.  xii,  No.  68. 

STARR,  EZRA,  to  GEORGE  OLNEY  : 

1779. — October  73.  D  anbury. — Agreeable  to  request,  has  sent  to 
New  Milford  for  the  box  of  paper  belonging  to  His  Excel 
lency  and  will  forward  the  same  to  the  care  of  Col.  Hay. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  108. 

STEEL,  ARCHIBALD  (Col.),  to  CLEMENT  or  OWEN  BIDDLE  : 
1779. — November  5. — Extract  enclosed  by  Col.  Pettit  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  show  the  distressing  situation  of  the  de 
partment  for  lack  of  money.  Vol.  ix,  No.  1010. 

To  PETTIT,  CHARLES  (Col.)  : 

1779. — January  28.  Pittsburgh. — Acknowledging  the  amount  of 
the  last  draft  made  by  him.  Account  of  the  trouble  between 
him  and  Gen.  Mclntosh.  Acquitted  by  a  general  court- 
martial  of  every  charge  against  him  ;  notwithstanding  which, 
the  General  still  keeps  him  under  arrest ;  if  this  continues, 
the  post  must  fail  for  want  of  provisions.  Recommending 
certain  gentlemen  as  disinterested  judges  of  his  and  Gen. 
Mclntosh's  conduct.  Vol.  iv,  No.  92. 

STEWART,  CHARLES,  to  COL.  ROBERT  FORSYTH  : 
1779. — February  j .      Camp,  Paramus. — Sending  various  returns. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  93. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. — February  26.  Camp,  Paramus. — Enclosing  various  returns 
of  stores  and  tents,  and  riding-horses.  Directed  by  Mr.  Weiss 
to  draw  the  necessary  stores  from  Morristown  instead  of  Mid- 
dlebrook.  Vol.  ii,  No.  54. 


CALENDAR   OF  THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  213 

STOCKTON,  ROBERT,  to  MOORE  FURMAN  : 

1 779. — October  27. — Acknowledging  his  favor  by  Mr.  Yard.  Enemy 
landed  at  Sandy  Point,  October  26,  1779,  at  midnight; 
marched  to  Quibbletown,  destroyed  stores  there,  went  to 
Rariton  and  destroyed  boats  and  the  Dutch  church  in  that 
place,  then  to  Millstone  ;  released  ten  prisoners  from  gaol  and 
set  fire  to  courthouse.  Near  Brunswick,  encountered  party  of 
our  people,  who  killed  their  commander's  horse  and  took  him 
prisoner.  The  rest  of  the  enemy  went  off  towards  South  Am- 
boy,  where  they  fell  in  with  Capt.  Voorhees,  who  was  obliged 
to  surrender;  ''notwithstanding,  the  infernal  rascals  cut  him 
to  pieces."  Vol.  viii,  No.  30. 

STODDERT,  BENJAMIN,  to  COL.  CHARLES  PETTIT  : 

1780. — January  26.  War  Office. — By  resolution  of  Congress, 
business  of  procuring  wood  devolves  upon  the  Quartermaster's 
department,  therefore  desires  him  to  take  such  steps  as  will 
secure  timely  and  competent  supplies.  If  possible,  no  addi 
tion  of  officers  to  the  department  must  be  made. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  61. 

SULLIVAN,  JOHN  (Gen.),  to  CERTAIN  WAGONERS  : 

1779. — November  2.  Headquarters  Smith's  Clove. — An  acknowl 
edgment  of  the  wagoners'  peculiar  services  by  the  Comman- 
der-in-Chief  of  the  Western  army.  [Copy.]  Vol.  ix,  No.  640. 

THOMPSON,  JAMES,  to  MAJ.  RICHARD  CLAIBORNE  : 

1 779. — October  26.  New  Windsor. — Making  excuses  for  not  send 
ing  returns ;  need  of  horses  and  oxen.  Vol.  viii,  No.  96. 

To  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT  : 

1779. — May  2. — Unable  to  find  a  span  for  the  General  at  a  fair 
price.  Vol.  vii,  No.  32. 

1779, — November  27. — Delay  in  army's  movements  owing  to  lack 
of  clothing.  Preparations  being  made.  Suggests  engaging 
ox  teams.  Has  been  obliged  to  borrow  money  with  which  to 
purchase  horses.  Vol.  ix,  No.  113. 

No  Date. — Plan  of  getting  teams  of  oxen  to  take  the  place  of  horse 
teams.  [Fragment.]  Vol.  vii,  No.  103. 


214          CALENDAR   OF   THE    GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

TORREY,  JOHN,  to  COL.  CHARLES  PETTIT  : 

X779- — -January  24..  Boston. — Agreeable  to  orders  marched  his 
company  to  Hartford  and  delivered  the  orders  to  Col.  Hub- 
bard  and  Commissary  Colt  j  both  said  they  had  no  flour  and 
no  ovens  yet  built;  at  Boston,  also,  found  no  flour,  so  dis 
missed  his  company  of  bakers.  Wishes  to  know  where  to 
lodge  certain  receipts.  Will  forward  the  pay  of  Adam  Fort, 
a  baker,  to  headquarters,  by  the  first  good  opportunity. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  98. 

TUCKERMAN,   ABRAHAM,  to  MR.  BROWN  I 

1 780. — -January  5.  Highlands. — Has  sent  his  accounts  of  disburse 
ments  in  the  months  of  November  and  December.  Gen. 
Glover  says  he  will  pay  the  accounts  which  were  objected  to. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  77. 

VAN  DER  BURGH,  JAMES,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 
i  yyp. — November  10.     Beekmarf  s    Precinct. — Desiring    to  know 
what  he  will  allow  per  month  for  riding  express.     They  will 
all  decline  the  service  unless  a  price  be  fixed. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  xii,  No.  8. 

VANDEWALL,  MARKES  (Lieut.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 

1779. — April  i.  Order  to  have  the  bearer's  (Joshua  Hunter's) 
musket  repaired.  Vol.  xii,  No.  82. 

1779. — April 2. — Order  to  send  him  by  bearer  fifty  ten-penny 
nails.  Vol.  xii,  No.  103. 

WADE,  FRANCIS  (Col.),  to  COL.  JOHN  MITCHELL  : 
1779. — May  18.  Wilmington. — Has  just  received  word  that  the 
enemy  has  landed  and  taken  possession  of  Portsmouth  in  Vir 
ginia,  consequently  is  preparing  to  remove  the  stores  at  Elk. 
Account  by  letter  says  they  are  on  their  march  to  Suffolk  with 
4000  men  ;  generally  thought  that  they  will  proceed  to  Balti 
more.  Will  want  some  of  the  shallops  down  directly. 

Vol.  v,  No.  34. 

WADSWORTH,  JEREMIAH  (Col.),  to  COL.  HOOPER  : 

1779. — -January  16.  Philadelphia. — An  extract  asking  Col.  Hooper 
to  send  off  immediately  a  large  quantity  of  flour. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  46. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    215 

WALKER  (Lieut.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY: 
1778. — December  26. — Reminding  him  of  his  promise  to  give  him 

the  bedstead  in  the  loft.  Vol.  xii,  No.  87. 

1778. — December  jo.— Order  to  shoe  his  horse. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  95. 

WEBB,  ISAAC  (Lieut.),  to  CAPT.  GRAY  : 
1779. — March  jp. — Orders  concerning  a  box  being  made  to  hold 

his  linen.  Vol.  vii,  No.  72. 

WEISS,  JACOB,  to  MAJ.  RICHARD  CLAIBORNE  : 

1779. — February  4.  Camp. — Giving  names  of  persons  in  his  de 
partment.  Requested  Col.  Hay  to  send  in  the  tents  for  re 
pair.  Vol.  ix,  No.  121. 

To  FORSYTH,  ROBERT  (Col.): 

1779. — February  2.      Camp. — Has  just  written  to  Col.  Mitchell  for 
leather.     Will  attend  to  stores.  Vol.  ix,  No.  122. 

To  OLNEY,  GEORGE  : 

J779- — October  18.  JVew  Windsor. — Wishing  to  borrow  a  small 
quantity  of  red  ink ;  if  the  General  is  done  with  the  books  he 
left,  would  like  them  sent  back  by  bearer.  Vol.  iii,  No.  123. 

1780. — February  18. — Concerning  shoes  and  the  different  prices  at 
which  they  are  .selling ;  asks  for  some  rule  as  a  guide. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  103. 

i  780. — February  18. — Enclosing  account  of  certain  clothing,  and 
also  of  the  prices  estimated  by  Col.  Mitchell,  by  which  further 
settlements  can  be  made.  Vol.  iii,  No.  62. 

WELCH,  NATHANIEL,  to  CAPT.  GRAY: 

1779. — April  9. — Order  to  repair  one  musket  for  the  Second  Vir 
ginia  Regiment.  Vol.  xii,  No.  97. 

WHITING,  TIMOTHY,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 

1779. —  October  ij.  West  Point. — His  situation  different  from  his 
brethren  in  office,  on  account  of  his  being  annexed  to  the  line 
of  the  army ;  therefore  ought  to  be  treated  on  the  same  foot 
ing  with  a  captain  in  the  line,  as  was  done  in  May,  1777.  Has 
no  aversion  to  the  service,  its  hard  work  and  inadequate  pay, 
but  thinks  the  sacrifice  too  great  unless  he  has  a  prospect  of 
being  on  a  level  with  the  officers  of  the  line.  Begs  him  to 


216    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

WHITING,  TIMOTHY,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  (continued ) : 
state   the  matter  to    the  Quartermaster-General    and   request 
him  to  lay  it  before  Congress,  in  which  case  he  is  willing  to 
continue  his  services  until  January  i.  Vol.  iii,  No.  59. 

WICKES,    THOMAS,  AND  HARRISON,  JOHN,    AND    CAPP,  JOHN 

(A.  D.  Q.  M.  Gen'ls),  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 

1779. — October  8.  Fishkill. — Concurring  with  the  other  officers 
in  relation  to  their  treatment  by  Congress,  but  differing  with 
them  (not  through  inclination,  but  hard  circumstances)  respect 
ing  the  time  when  they  must  resign ;  miserable  situation  of 
their  families  renders  this  precaution  necessary. 

Vol.  iii,  No.  57. 

WILKINSON,  JAMES  (Gen.),  to  UNKNOWN  CORRESPONDENT: 

1779. — October  10.  Murderer's  Creek. — Begs  him  to  forward  the 
enclosed  to  Mr.  John  Moylan,  whose  presence  at  Newbury  to 
take  charge  of  the  magazine  of  clothing  is  immediately 
needed.  Vol.  ii,  No.  105. 

WILLIAMSON,  MATTHEW,  to  COL.  CHARLES  PETTIT  : 
1778. — September  17.     Elizabethtown. — Asking  for  an  inquiry  into 
the  affair  of  one  Capt.  Riley,  of    the   Twelfth  Pennsylvania 
Regiment,  who  impressed  a  horse  belonging  to  a  Mr.  Salter 
and  never  returned  it.  Vol.  ix,  No.  124. 

WOODSON,  HUGHS  (Capt.),  to  the  ARMORER  : 
No  date. — An  order  to  repair  the  bearer's  musket. 

[A  fragment.]     Vol.  xii,  No.  67. 

RECORDS  OF  A  COURT  OF  INQUIRY,  HELD  ON  THE 
MEMORIAL  OF  CAPT.  JOHN  BANCKER,  BARRACK- 
MASTER  OF  PART  OF  THE  STATE  OF  NEW 
YORK. 

JOHN  BANCKER'S  MEMORIAL  : 

1779. — August  4.  Philadelphia.  —  To  the  Honorable,  the  Continen 
tal  Congress : — Setting  forth  the  various  positions  of  trust  he 
has  held  up  to  ist  of  April,  1778,  when  he  was  appointed  Bar- 
rackmaster  of  large  district  in  State  of  New  York.  Unex 
pectedly  relieved  of  his  position  on  July  14  by  Col.  Hay  in 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREEN'S  CORRESPONDENCE.     217 

JOHN  BANCKER'S  MEMORIAL  (continued)  : 

favor  of  Capt.  John   Capp.     Complains  of  this  injustice  and 
other  grievances,  which  he  begs  may  be  investigated. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  xi,  No.  8£. 

BOGERT,  CORNELIUS,  to  CAPT.  JOHN  BANCKER: 
1779. — March  6.     Fishkill. — Can  get  no  wagons  to  carry  wood  ; 
people  complaining  for  want  of  wood  and  cursing  and  swearing 
at  him  (Bancker) ;  the  sick  really  in  want  of  wood. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  8a. 

DICKINSON,  JOHN,  and  SCUDDER,  NATHANIEL  (Committee  of 

Congress),  to  GEN.  NATHANIEL  GREENE  : 

1779. — August  20. — Extract  of  a  letter  concerning  Mr.  John 
Bancker's  memorial,  and  a  copy  of  Gen.  Greene's  answer, 
dated  August  30,  1779.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8a. 

DODGE,    SAMUEL   (Justice   of   the   Peace),    to    CAPT.    JOHN 

BANCKER : 

1779.  May  ij.  Poughkeepsie. — Impossible  to  give  the  wagons 
applied  for.  Scarcity  of  forage.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8m. 

FALLON,  JAMES  (Senior  Surgeon),  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY: 

1779. — March  j.  Fishkill.  — Pitiable  condition  of  the  sick  soldiers 
owing  to  Mr.  Bancker's  not  supplying  them  with  either 
wood  or  straw.  Unless  this  want  is  remedied  by  Col.  Hay, 
many  deaths  must  occur.  Is  determined  to  have  Mr.  Bancker 
arrested,  that  by  a  proper  inquiry  the  origin  of  these  cruel  evils 
may  be  ascertained.  Mr.  B.  blames  the  civil  power  for  not 
supplying  teams  and  wagons. 

[An  extract.]     Vol.  xi,  No.  yk. 

To  MCDOUGALL,  ALEXANDER  (Gen.)  : 

1779. — March  8.  Fishkill. — Calling  upon  Gen.  McDougall,  as 
the  supreme  military  commander  of  the  station,  to  redress  the 
evils  which  Mr.  Bancker's  indolence,  inactivity,  inattention, 
neglect  and  utter  incapacity  to  do  the  duties  of  the  post,  has 
brought  upon  them.  The  poor  sick  have  suffered  most,  being 
shamefully  neglected  in  the  articles  of  wood  and  straw.  They 
would  all  have  perished  had  not]  Col.  Hay  come  to  his  assist 
ance.  Vol.  xi,  No.  9/. 


218    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HALE,  D.  (Major),  to  CAPT.  JOHN  CAPP: 
. — June  22.  Fishkill. — By  a  late  resolve  of  Congress  the  Bar- 
rackmaster's  branch  is  annexed  to  his  department.  A  vacancy 
of  an  Assistant  Quartermaster  to  superintend  that  business. 
This  vacancy  shall  be  reserved  for  him  (Capt.  Capp),  at  $160 
a  month,  if  he  will  leave  the  line  and  take  it.  Sure  Col.  Hay 
can  provide  comfortable  quarters  for  Mrs.  Capp.  Enemy  re 
main  close  at  King's  Ferry.  Desertion  prevalent  among  them. 
Accounts  of  an  action  from  the  southward.  Arrival  of  Leonard 
Van  Buren  at  Fishkill  from  New  York ;  cannot  learn  on  what 
terms  he  is  out. 

[Genuineness  of  above  letter  confirmed  by  J.  Huntingdon.] 

Vol.  xi,  No.  8//. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.),  to  CAPT.  JOHN  BANCKER: 
. — September  n.     WJiite  Plains. — Absolute  necessity  of  repair 
ing  barracks  at  Fishkill.     Tells  him  to  apply  to  Major  Hale 
for  every  assistance  in  his  power.     [Copy.]    Vol.  xi,  No.  gc. 

1779. — -Jamiary  25.  Fishkill. — Daily  complaints  from  persons  in 
his  department  on  the  subject  of  wood  which  they  cannot  ob 
tain  from  Mr.  Bancker  ;  other  complaints  concerning  the  issue 
of  candles,  etc.  Asks  for  a  written  answer  on  all  these  subjects. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  gd. 

1779. — July  14.  Fishkill. — In  consequence  of  resolve  of  Congress, 
has  it  in  command  of  the  Quartermaster-General  to  take  under 
his  direction  all  the  barracks  within  his  department.  Asks 
Mr.  Bancker,  therefore,  to  inform  him  what  situation  the  bar 
racks  are  in,  and  what  stores  are  on  hand,  that  they  may  be 
delivered  to  a  proper  person,  appointed  to  receive  them. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  ge. 

1779. — August  ji.  Fishkill. — Received  from  Gen.  Greene  the 
copy  of  a  memorial  presented  by  Mr.  Bancker  to  Congress,  in 
which  he  finds  some  heavy  charges  against  himself.  Gives  him 
fair  notice  of  an  application  he  has  made  to  Gen.  Greene 
lor  a  court  of  inquiry,  in  order  that  Mr.  B.  may  procure  his 
witnesses.  Vol.  xi,  No.  gf. 

1779. — September  2.  Fishkill. — In  consequence  of  Mr.  Bancker's 
memorial  to  Congress  complaining  of  him,  a  Court  of  Inquiry 
is  ordered  to  sit  the  following  morning  at  Gen.  Huntingdon's. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.     219 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.),  to  CAPT.  JOHN  BANCKER  (continued'}  : 
Gives  him  this  notice  that  he  may  be  properly  prepared  both 
for  defending  his  own  character  and  attacking  his  (Udny  Hay's). 
There  is  to  be  no  quarter  on  either  side.         Vol.  xi,  No.  gi. 

To  BADLAM  (Col.)  : 

1779. — March  12.  FishkilL — In  consequence  of  letter  from  Gen. 
McDougall,  has  done  his  utmost  to  supply  the  sick,  etc.,  with 
firewood,  which  they  could  not  procure  from  the  Barrackmaster ; 
constantly  interrupted  in  this  work  by  Mr.  Bogart,  assistant  of 
the  Deputy  Barrackmaster's.  Asks  that  the  matter  may  be 
looked  into  at  once.  [Copy.]  Vol.  xi,  No.  9^. 

To  BOGART,  CORNELIUS: 

1779. — September  j.  FishkilL — Enclosing  a  copy  of  the  questions 
he  intends  putting  to  him  that  very  day  before  the  Court  of 
Inquiry,  which  sits  on  his  and  Mr.  Bancker's  conduct.  Gives 
him  this  opportunity  to  frame  his  answers  as  much  in  Mr.  B.'s 
favor  as  a  strict  adherence  to  the  truth  will  admit. 

[Copy.]     Vol.  xi,  No.  gh. 

To  GREENE,  NATHANIEL  (Gen.)  : 

1778. — May  26.  FishkilL — Informing  him  that  the  Barrackmaster 
receives  all  his  orders  from  the  Barrackmaster-General  inde 
pendent  of  the  Quartermaster's  department;  asks  if  that  is 
correct.  [Copied  extract.]  Vol.  xi,  No.  ga. 

1778. — June  29.  FeekskilL — Repeats  that  the  Barrackmaster  con 
siders  his  department  independent  of  Col.  Hay's.  Asks  for 
his  orders  on  the  subject. 

[Copied  extract.]     Vol.  xi,  No.  9^. 

1779. — August 31.  FishkilL — Favored  by  Mr.  Olney  with  copy  of 
Mr.  Bancker's  memorial  to  Congress  with  extract  of  letter  from 
John  Dickinson  and  Nathaniel  Scudder  to  Gen.  Greene  (Vol. 
xi,  No.  80)  concerning  it.  Asks  that  the  accusations  against 
him  may  be  fully  investigated.  Will  prove  guilty  to  dismissing 
Mr.  Bancker,  but  will  endeavor  to  prove  his  total  incapacity 
and  continual  neglect  of  duty.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8c. 

MCDOUGALL,  ALEXANDER  (Gen.),  to  CAPT.  JOHN  BANCKER: 

1778. — December  ij.     FishkilL — Ordering    him    to    proceed    to 

Poughkeepsie  and  prepare  for  the  reception  of  Col.  Jackson's 


220    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

McDouGALL,  ALEXANDER  (Gen.),   to  CAPT.    JOHN    BANCKER 

(continued)  : 

regiment.  Orders  respecting  a  supply  of  wood  for  the  troops. 
Advises  him  to  appoint  a  deputy  to  assist  him ;  also  to  choose 
the  best  road  for  the  troops  to  march  by.  Vol.  xi,  No.  Sr. 

1779. — February  16.  PeekskilL — Expects  him  to  beat  Peekskill 
in  two  days  to  continue  a  fortnight  in  a  situation  there.  He 
is  to  give  orders  to  his  deputies  to  transact  his  business  faith 
fully  in  his  absence.  [Copy.]  Vol.  xi,  No.  8/. 

1779. — March  6.  PeekskilL — His  express  orders  to  Mr.  Bancker 
to  pay  for  all  wagons  contracted  in  his  department,  to  obviate 
the  double  expense  of  their  going  to  Philadelphia  for  the 
money,  and  also  to  consider  himself  Barrackmaster  wherever 
the  greatest  number  of  troops  are  cantoned,  from  Poughkeepsie 
to  Croton.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8^. 

SCUDDER,  NATHANIEL,  and  DICKINSON,  JOHN,  (Committee  of 
Congress,)  to  GEN.  NATHANIEL  GREENE  : 

1779. — August  20. — Extract  of  a  letter  concerning  Mr.  John 
Bancker' s  memorial,  and  a  copy  of  Gen.  Greene's  answer, 
dated  August  30,  1779.  Vol.  xi,  No.  80. 

SMITH,  E.  A.,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY: 

1779. — March  6.  Fishkill. — Suffering  of  the  sick,  owing  particu 
larly  to  lack  of  wood.  Mr.  Bancker' s  fair  promises  amount  to 
nothing.  Begs  Col.  Hay  to  supply  them  with  wood  or  to  have 
the  authority  vested  in  him.  [Copy.]  Vol.  xi,  No.  9/. 

1779. — March  21.    Fishkill. — Must  trouble  him  again  about  wood 
Is  it  Mr.  Bancker's  purpose  to  destroy  the  sick?    Why,  then, 
does  he  promise  wood  and  straw  and  never  deliver  it  ?    The 
intentions  of  his  medicines  counteracted  by  the  cold ;    begs 
Col.  Hay  to  send  some  wood.      [Copy.]      Vol.  xi,  No.  gm. 
STEVENS,  NATHANIEL,  to  COL.  UDNY  HAY  : 

1779. — September  i. — Sending  certificate  relative  to  the  number  of 
persons  belonging  to  his  department  for  whom  Mr.  Bancker 
constantly  drew  provisions.  [Copy.]  Vol.  xi,  No.  gn. 

STORM,  THOMAS  (Justice  of  the  Peace),  to  CAPT.  JOHN  BANCKER  : 

1779. — March  10.  Hopewell — Unable  to  comply  with  his  request 
for  teams;  farmers  busy  sowing.  Thinks  teams  at  Fishkill 
could  better  haul  wood  for  fuel  than  these  farmers. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  Sn. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    221 

PAPERS  RELATING  TO  THE  COURT  OF  INQUIRY. 

Accounts, 

Mr.  Bancker's  account  of  expenditures  exceeding  his  receipt 
of  cash.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8£. 

Certificates. 

Form  of  certificate  produced  by  Mr.  Bancker  to  prove  that 
persons  in  his  employ  had  to  go  to  Philadelphia,  or  elsewhere, 
to  Col.  Melcher  for  their  money,  rendering  it  difficult  to  hire 
any.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8/. 

Certificate  of  Major  Seth  Bannister  concerning  the  amount 
of  wood  cut  and  burnt  to  keep  the  barracks  warm. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  Si. 
Evidence. 

Ten  foolscap  pages  of  evidence  produced  in  the  Court  of 
Inquiry  appointed  to  examine  into  the  reasons  of  Mr.  John 
Bancker's  dismission  by  Col.  Hay.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8/~. 

Justifications. 

Major  Bancker's  justification  of  himself;  giving  his  reasons 
for  not  providing  the  wood  at  the  proper  time. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  io/V. 

Col.  Udny  Hay's  justification  of  himself  before  the  Court  of 
Inquiry  appointed  to  investigate  Mr.  Bancker's  dismission  by 
him  [Col.  Hay].  Takes  each  of  the  five  charges  made  against 
him  by  Mr.  Bancker  and  refutes  them  one  by  one. 

[Twelve  pages  q.~\     Vol.  xi,  No.  io/. 
Questions. 

General  questions  from  Nos.  i  to  9 — put  by  Col.  Hay  to 
several  witnesses  and  answered  in  the  course  of  the  proceed 
ings  of  the  Court.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8^. 

Particular  questions  put  by  Col.  Hay  to  several  witnesses, 
answered  in  the  course  of  the  proceedings  of  the  Court. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  8/z. 

Questions  to  Mr.  Bancker  put  by  Col.  Hay  and  answered  in 
the  course  of  the  proceedings.  Vol.  xi,  No.  8/. 

Records. 

1779. — September 3.  N eils on1  s  Point  (Gen.  Huntingdon's  Quarters). 
— Record  of  proceedure  of  Court  of  Inquiry  appointed 
to  examine  into  the  reasons  of  the  dismission  of  Mr.  John 
Bancker  from  office  of  Deputy  Barrackmaster. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  8e. 


222          CALENDAR   OF  THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

RETURNS  OF  THE  QUARTERMASTER  DEPARTMENT. 

ABEEL,  JAMES  (Col.)  : 

ing.— January. — Return  of  stores  in  Col.  Udny  Hay's  Depart 
ment  at  Fishkill.  Vol.  x,  No.  74. 

1779. — February  16. — Return  of  Quartermaster-General's  stores 
received  at  Morristown.  Vol.  x,  No.  105. 

1779. — April  jo. — Return  of  tents.  Vol.  xii,  No.  12. 

1779. — -July  12. — Return  of  Quartermaster  stores. 

Vol.  x,  No.  80. 

BALDWIN,  JEDUTHUN  (Col.)  : 

1778. — December  i. — Monthly  return  of  artificers  under  his  com 
mand.  Vol.  x,  No.  23. 
1779. — February  4. — Return  of  artificers.            Vol.  x,  No.  100. 
iTjq.—June  28. — Return  of  artificers,  their  stores,  tools,  etc. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  no. 
1779. — September  i. — Return  of  artificers,  tools,  etc. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  14. 
17^9. — September  12. — Return  of  persons  employed  under  him. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  22. 
1779. — September  17. — Return  of  artificers,  tools  and  stores. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  24. 
1779. — September  25. — Return  of  artificers,  etc. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  39. 
1779. — September  25. — Return  of  stores  and  tools  on  hand. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  37. 

BARBER,  F.  : 
1779. — July  23. — Return  of  the  army  under  Gen. "Sullivan. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  67. 

BARNES,  JOHN  : 

1779. — February  j. — Return  of  articles  in  possession  of  Gen. 
Woodford's  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  76. 

BETTS,  WILLIAM  M.  : 

1779. — September  i.  Fishkill. — Return  of  Quartermaster-Gen 
eral's  stores  in  the  brigades  at  West  Point  and  Fort  Consti 
tution.  Vol.  xi,  No.  12. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    223 

BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.)  : 

1 778. — Return  of  forage  purchased  and  received  under  the  direction 
of  Owen  Biddle  in  1778.  Vol.  xi,  No.  67. 

Return  of  forage  issued  under  the  direction  of  Owen  Biddle, 
Esq.,  1778.  Vol.  xi,  No.  68. 

Return  of  forage  on  hand  in  the  several  districts  under  the 
direction  of  Owen  Biddle,  Esq.,  December  31,  1778. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  69. 

Return  of  forage  on  hand  in  the  several  districts  under  the 
direction  of  Owen  Biddle,  Esq.  Vol.  i,  No.  82. 

General  return  of  forage  purchased  and  received  under  the 
direction  of  Owen  Biddle,  Esq.,  in  1778.  Vol.  i,  No.  83. 

Return  of  forage  issued  under  the  direction  of  Owen  Biddle, 
Esq.,  1778.  Vol.  i,  No.  84. 

Return  of  the  forage  on  hand  in  the  several  districts  under 
the  direction  of  Owen  Biddle,  Esq.,  3ist  December,  1778. 

Vol.  i,  No.  88. 

1779. — May  12.     Middlebrook. — Return  of  forage  issued  to    the 
brigades  of  the  army  in  Jersey,  from  January  to  April,  1779. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  59. 

Return  of  forage  received  at  Middlebrook  from  January  to 
April,  inclusive,  1779.  Vol.  xi,  No.  6. 

Return  of  forage  on  hand  in  the  several  districts  under  the 
direction  of  Owen  Biddle,  Esq.  Vol.  xi,  No.  62. 

General  return  of  forage  purchased,  received  and  issued  in 
the  month  of  March,  1779,  under  the  direction  of  Owen 
Biddle,  Esq.  Vol.  xi,  No.  63. 

Return  of  forage  on  hand  in  the  several  districts  under  the 
directions  of  Owen  Biddle.  Vol.  xi,  No.  64. 

Return  of  forage  issued  under  the  direction  of  Owen  Biddle 
in  January  and  February,  1779.  Vol.  xi,  No.  65. 

Return  of  forage  purchased  and  received  under  the  direction 
of  Owen  Biddle  in  the  months  of  January  and  February,  1779. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  66. 

Return  of  forage  received,  issued  and  on  hand  in  the  eastern 
and  northern  districts  for  the  year  1779.  Vol.  i,  No.  77. 


224    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.)  (continued)-. 

Return  of  forage  received  at  the  magazine  in  Camp  Middle- 
brook,  January,  February,  March  and  April,  1779. 

Vol.  i,  No.  78. 

Return  of  forage  issued  to  the  brigades  of  the  army  in  Jer 
sey,  January,  February,  March  and  April,  1779. 

Vol.  i,  No.  79. 

Return  of  forage  received  at  the  magazine  at  Trenton  by 
shallops  up  the  Delaware  from  the  opening  of  the  river  in 
February  to  the  28th  of  April,  1779.  Vol.  i}  No.  80. 

Return  of  forage  received,  issued  and  on  hand  in  the  eastern 
and  northern  districts  for  the  year  1779.  Vol.  i,  No.  81. 

Return  of  forage  issued  under  the  directions  of  Owen  Biddle, 
Esq.,  in  January  and  February,  1779.  Vol.  i,  No.  85. 

Return  of  forage  purchased  and  received  under  the  direction 
of  Owen  Biddle,  Esq.,  in  January  and  February,  1779. 

Vol.  i,  No.  86. 

Return  of  forage  on  hand  in  the  several  districts  under  the 
direction  of  Owen  Biddle,  Esq.,  the  28th  of  February,  1779. 

Vol.  i,  No.  87. 

Return  of  forage  purchased,  received  and  issued  in  the  month 
of  March,  1779,  under  the  direction  of  Owen  Biddle,  Esq. 

Vol.  i,  No.  89. 
BOWEN,  EPHRAIM  (Col.): 

1779. — February  15.     Providence. — Return   of    stores,    men    em 
ployed,  etc.  Vol.  x,  No.  1 06. 

Return  of  the  Wagonmaster-General's  Department,  State  of 
Rhode  Island.  Vol.  x,  No.  107. 

Return  of  stores  issued  from  the  Quartermaster-General's 
Department,  State  of  Rhode  Island.  Vol.  x,  No.  108. 

Return  of  the  men  employed  in  the  Quartermaster-General's 
Department,  State  of  Rhode  Island.  Vol.  x,  No.  109. 

1779. — April 3.     Providence. — Return  of  stores,  etc.,  in  the  State 
of  Rhode  Island.  Vol.  xii,  No.  45. 

Return  of  Wagonmasters  in  State   of  Rhode  Island. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  46. 
BRUIN  (Capt.): 

1778. —  October  12. — Return  of  clothing  needed  for  his  company 
of  artificers.  Vol.  xi,  No.  56. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    225 

CAPE,  JOHN: 

Return  of  the  lumber  issued  from  November  27-December 
18,  1778.  Vol.  x,  No.  30. 

CAVENAGH,  HENRY  : 

1778. — December  8. — Return   of  clothing   for    Col.    Hay's  team 
sters.  Vol.  xi,  No.  57. 
CHASE,  THOMAS  (Col.)  : 

1779. — February  2. — Return  of  Continental  stores  in  his  posses 
sion.  Vol.  x,  No.  94. 

1779. — February  6.     Boston. — Return  of  men  employed  in  Quar 
termaster-General's  department.  Vol.  x,  No.  81. 

1779. — April  i. — Return  of  Continental  stores. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  43. 
No  date.     Boston. — Return  of  persons  employed  under  him. 

VoL  xii,  No.  22. 

CHURCH,  ALEXANDER  : 

1779. — February  28. — Return  of  the  horse-yard.   Vol.  x,  No.  64. 
1779. — April  25. — Return  of  the  horse-yard.      Vol.  xii,  No.  42. 
Return  of  horses  from  May  30  to  June  30. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  103. 
Return  of  horses  from  August  29  to  September  6,  1779. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  15. 
Return  of  horses  from  September  6  to  20,  1779. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  27. 
1779. — September  26. — Return  of  persons  employed. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  41. 
Return  of  horses  from  September  20  to  28,  1779. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  42. 

Return  of  horses  from  September  23  to  October  7,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  117. 
Return  of  horses  from  October  7  to  14,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  1 1 6. 
Return  of  horses  from  October  14  to  21,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  115. 
Return  of  horses  from  October  21  to  30,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  114 


226          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE. 

CHURCH,  ALEXANDER  (continued}  \ 

Return  [of  horses  from  October  30  to  November  8,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  112. 
Return  of  horses  from  November  8  to  15,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  113. 
Return  of  horses  from  November  15  to  22,  1779. { 

Vol.  xii,  No.  123. 
Return  of  horses  from  November  22  to  29,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  124. 
Return  of  horses  from  November  29  to  December  7,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  125. 
Return  of  horses  from  December  7  to  12,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  126. 
Return  of  horses  from  December  15  to  23,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  119. 
Return  of  horses  from  December  23  to  31,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  118. 
Return  of  horses  from  February  10  to  17,  1780. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  1 20. 
Return  of  horses,  February  17  to  24,  1780. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  121. 
Report  of  horses  in  the  yard,  February  25,  1780. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  122. 
CONNOR,  CHARLES: 

I779-~r June  p.  Camp  Clove. — Charles  Connor's  return  of  the 
teams,  etc.,  belonging  to  the  Pennsylvania  Division  com 
manded  by  Gen.  St.  Clair.  Vol.  iv,  No.  121. 

DAVIS,  JOHN  (Col.) : 
1779. — February  28. — Col.  Davis'  return  of»Quartermaster's  stores. 

Vol.  x,  No.  63. 
DE  HAAS,  JOHN  PHILIP  (Col.) : 

Without  date. — Return  of  rations  due  the  ist  Pennsylvania  Regi 
ment  commanded  by  him,  commencing  Quebec,  March  13, 
and  ending  Crown  Point,  July  6,  1776.  Vol.  vii,  No.  9. 

DUNN,  JEREMIAH  : 
1779. — February  ij. — Return  of  express  riders  under  him. 

Vol.  x,  No.  102. 


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DUNN,  JEREMIAH  {continued}-. 
1779. — February  22. — Weekly  return  of  express  riders. 

Vol.  x,  No.  71. 
:779- — April  23. — Return  of  express  riders  with  the  army. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  48. 

DYER,  EDW.  : 

1779. — February  4. — Return  of  Quartermaster- General's  stores  in 
ist  Maryland  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  99. 

1779. — September  n. — Return  of  stores  in  the  2d  Maryland 
Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  20. 

1779. — September  18. — Return  of  stores  in  the  2d  Maryland 
Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  29. 

1779. — September  26. — Return  of  stores  in  2d  Maryland  Brigade. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  40. 
ELTON  (Lieut.) : 

1778. — October  12.  Fredericksburg. — Lieut.  Elton's  return  of 
clothing  for  part  of  Capt.  Matthias  Sadler's  company  of  arti 
ficers  for  1778.  Vol.  xi,  No.  51. 

EYRE,  BENJAMIN  G.  : 

Without  date. — Return  of  all  the  men  employed  in  the  boat  de 
partment  now  in  actual  service  at  Middletown  and  Potomac. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  104. 

FINNIE,  WILLIAM  (Col.): 

1779. — March  31. — General  return  of  forage.  Vol.  xii,  No.  16. 
1779. — April. — Return  of  forage  contracts.  Vol.  xii,  No.  19. 
Without  date. — Return  of  grain  from  June  6,  1778,  to  April  16, 

1779-  Vol.  xii,  No.  17. 

GREENE,  JACOB: 

J779- — April j. — Return  of  stores  in  the  State  of  Rhode  Island. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  35. 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  : 
1778. — October    13.     Fishkili . — Return  of  clothing   for  artificers 

under  his  direction.  Vol.  xi,  No.  58. 

1778. — October   13. — Return   of    Quartermaster -General's    stores 

under  his  direction.  Vol.  x,  No.  52. 


228    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

HAY,  UDNY,  (Col.)  (continued)-. 
1778. — December  ji. — Return  of  artificers  under  his  direction. 

Vol.  x,  No.  93. 
1779. — February  2. — Return  of  public  horses  sent  to  winter. 

Vol.  x,  No.  92. 

1779. — April  p. — Return  of  sundry  articles  wanted  at  Fishkill. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  25. 
HEWITT,  SAMUEL  (Capt.)  : 

X779- — ApHl  jo. — Return  of  the  horses,  wagons  and  other  property 
belonging  to  the  wagon  department  at  the  post  of  Elk. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  102. 
1779. — May  ji. — Return  of  the  horses,  wagons,  etc.,  belonging  to 

the  wagon  department  at  the  post  of  Elk.    Vol.  iv,  No.  114. 
1779. — June  jo. — Return  of  the  wagons,  horses,  etc.,  belonging  to 
the  wagon  department  at  the  post  of  Elk. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  117. 
HOWE,  BAXTER  (Quartermaster) : 

1778. — December  13. — Return  of  horses  in  Gen.  Knox's  brigade 
of  artillery.  Vol.  x,  No.  26. 

1779. — February  4. — Return  of  Quartermaster's  stores  with   the 

artillery.  Vol.  x,  No.  78. 

1779. — April  10. — Return  of  marquees,  etc.,  with  the  artillery  at 

Pluckemin.  Vol.  xii,  No.  29. 

1779. — April  21. — Return  of  sundry  articles  purchased  by  Col. 

Mitchell  for  the  park  of  artillery.  Vol.  xii,  No.  39. 

1779. — September  16. — Return  of  stores  in  the  park  of  artillery 

commanded  by  Brig. -Gen.  Knox.  Vol.  xi,  No.  23. 

HOWELL,  READING  : 

iTjg.—fune. — Return   of    Quartermaster-General's   stores  in  the 
county  of  Chester.  Vol.  iv,  No.  105. 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  : 

1778. — December    ji. — Return  of   stores   in   the  Quartermaster- 
General's   department   in    Connecticut   under   his   direction. 

Vol.  x,  No.  47. 

1779. — -January  i. — Return  of  artificers  enlisted  for  three  years, 
or  during  the  war,  employed  in  State  of  Connecticut. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  54. 


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HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  (continued} : 
1779. — April i. — Return  of  assistants,  clerks,  etc.,  in  the  State  of 

Connecticut.  Vol.  xii,  No.  53. 

1779. — April 8. — Return  of  stores.  Vol.  xii,  No.  22. 

1779. — April  8. — Return  of  wagons,  horses,  etc. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  44. 

1779. — April  8. — Return  of  teams  hired  and  employed  in  Conti 
nental  service  in  the  State  of  Connecticut. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  55. 
1779. — September  18.     Hartford. — Return    of    teams    hired    and 

employed.  Vol.  xi,  No.  30. 

1779. — Return  of  teams  to  serve  on  west  side  of  Hudson  river. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  31. 
No  date. — Return  of  scow-boats  on  Connecticut  river. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  32. 

HUGHES,  JOHN  : 

1779. — February  2. — Return  of  camp  equipage  in  the  ist  Pennsyl 
vania  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  101. 

1779. — February  4. — Return  of  Quartermaster-General's  stores  in 
the  ist  Pennsylvania  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  77. 

1779. — February  77. — Return  of  horses  in  the  ist  Pennsylvania 
Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  73. 

1779. — April  i. — Return  of  stores  in  the  ist  Pennsylvania  Brigade. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  49. 

1779. — June  ij. — Return  of  Quartermaster-General's  stores  in  the 
ist  Pennsylvania  Brigade  commanded  by  Brig. -Gen.  William 
Irvin.  Vol.  iv,  No.  109. 

1779. — September  10. — Return  of  the  ist  Pennsylvania  Brigade  for 
camp  equipage.  Vol.  xi,  No.  17. 

1779. — September  18.  West  Point. — Return  for  camp  equipage  in 
the  ist  Pennsylvania  Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  26. 

iy79. — September  26. — Return  of  camp  equipage  in  ist  Pennsyl 
vania  Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  38. 

LANSING,  PHILIP: 

1779. — February  28. — Return  of  forage  purchased  and  remaining 
in  the  Northern  Department.  Vol.  x,  No.  83. 


230    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

LAWSON,  BENJAMIN  : 
J779- — February  4. — Return  of  Quartermaster-General's  stores  in 

the  2d  Virginia  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  69. 

J779- — February  17. — Return  of  horses  in  Gen.   Scott's  brigade. 

Vol.  x,  No.  65. 

LEWIS,  MORGAN  (Col.)  : 
1778. — Return  of  officers  in  the  Northern  Department. 

Vol.  x,  No.  39. 
1779. — February. — Return    of  Quartermaster-General's   stores  in 

the  Northern  Department.  Vol.  x,  No.  8. 

1779. — April. — Return  of  stores,  etc.,  in  the  Northern  Department. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  14. 
McCuLLOCH,  JAMES  : 

1779. — February  17. — Return     of    horses    in    2d     Pennsylvania 
Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  67. 

MARBURY,  JOSEPH  (Capt.)  : 

1779. — February  4. — Return  of  camp  equipage  in  the   ist  Mary 
land  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  98. 

1779. — February  77. — Return    of    horses   in    the    ist    Maryland 

Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  60. 

1779. — September  ii. — Return  of  Quartermaster's  stores  in  the  ist 

Maryland  Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  19. 

1779. — September  18. — Return  of  Quartermaster's  stores  in  the  ist 

Maryland  Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  28. 

MENG,  CHRISTOPHER: 

1778. — December  28. — Return  of  saddles.  Vol.  x,  No.  38. 

1 779. — September  6.     New  Windsor. — Return  of  camp  equipage  in 

Mr.  Weiss'  family.  Vol.  xi,  No.  16. 

MITCHELL,  IGNATIUS  : 
1779. — February  16. — Return  of  horses  in  2d  Maryland  Brigade. 

Vol.  x,  No.  62. 
1779. — February.  16. — Return  of  horses  in  2d  Maryland  Brigade, 

February  16,  1779.  Vol.  x,  No.  68. 

MOYLAN,  STEPHEN  : 
1 780.— -January  30.     Middletown. — Return  of  shoes  purchased  for 

Moylan's  Light  Dragoons.  [Vol.  ix,  No.  6ga. 


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NORDON,  ARCHIBALD  N.: 

1779. —  October  ji. — Return  of  [wagons,  boats,  stores  and  forage 
destroyed  by  the  enemy  at  Middlebrook,  October,  1779. 
[Copy.]  Vol.  iii,  No.  14. 

NORTH,  GEORGE  : 

1779. — February  2. — Monthly  return  of  Quartermaster-General 
stores  in  2d  Pennsylvania  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  87. 

1779. — April  i.  Middlebrook. — Return  of  stores  in  2d  Pennsyl 
vania  Brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  50. 

iTig.—Jamtary  2.  Hanover. — Return  of  Quartermaster-General 
stores  in  the  2d  Pennsylvania  Brigade.  Vol.  iv,  No.  122. 

1779. — September  4.  West  Point. — Return  of  Quartermaster- 
General  stores  in  Col.  Johnston's  2d  Pennsylvania  Brigade. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  13. 

1779. — September  n. — Return  of  stores  in  the  2d  Pennsylvania 
Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  21. 

1779. — September  18.  West  Point. — Weekly  return  of  Quarter 
master-General  stores  in  the  2d  Pennsylvania  Brigade. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  25. 

1 779. — September  25. — Weekly  return  of  stores  in  the  2d  Pennsyl 
vania  Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  36. 

OAKLEY,  CORNELIUS  : 
1778. — November  20. — Return  of  horses  from  November  9  to  the 

20,  1778.  Vol.  x,  Nos.  36  and  37. 

1778. — December  14. — Return  of  horses  from  November  20  to  De 
cember  14,  1778.  Vol.  x,  No.  24. 
1778. — December  23. — Return  of  horses  from  December  14  to  the 

23>  J778-  Vol.  x,  No.  27. 

1778. — December  ji. — Return  of  horses.  Vol.  x,  No.  41. 

1779. — February  i. — Return  of  horses  taken  from  headquarters 

to  Valley  Forge.  Vol.  x,  No.  86. 

1779.— July  j. — Return   of  rations   drawn  for  the   use  of  Gen. 

.Greene's  family  from  July  23  to  31,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  66. 
1779. — August  i. — Return  of  provisions  drawn  for  the  use  of  Gen. 

Greene's  family  from  August  i  to  7,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  62. 


232     CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

OAKLEY,  CORNELIUS  (continued)-. 

*779- — August  14. — Return  of  rations  drawn  for  the  use  of  Gen. 
Greene's  family  from  August  7  to  14,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  63. 

*779- — August  21. — Return  of  rations  drawn  for  the  use  of  Gen. 
Greene's  family  from  August  15  to  21,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  64. 
*779- — August  31. — Return  of  rations  drawn  from  A.   C.  issues 

from  August  23  to  31,  1779.  Vol.  xii,  No.  61. 

T779- — September  y. — Return  of  rations  drawn  for  the  use  of  Gen. 
Greene's  family  from  September  i  to  7,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  65. 
OTIS  &  HENLEY  : 

T779- — April  i. — Return  of  Quartermaster's  stores  in  their  posses 
sion.  Vol.  xii,  No.  59. 

1779. — April  26. — Return  of  stores  on  hand  and  of  tents  for 
warded  to  Springfield.  Vol.  xii,  No.  41. 

1779. — June  i. — Return  of  wagonmaster's  stores  in  their  posses 
sion.  Vol.  iv,  No.  115. 

OVERTON,  THOMAS  : 
1779. — April 29. — Return  of  stores  in  the  2d  Virginia  Brigade. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  52. 
1 779.  —June  12. — Return  of  Quartermaster-General  stores  in  Gen. 

Muhlenberg's  Brigade.  Vol.  iv,  No.  120. 

PARKER,  PHINEAS  (Lieut.)  : 

1778. — October  12.  Fredericksburg. — Return  of  clothing  for  the 
late  Capt.  Pollard's  company  of  artificers  for  1778. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  54. 
PATTON,  ROBERT: 

1779.— fane  29. — Return  of  persons  employed  in  the  Quarter 
master-General's  department.  Vol.  iv,  No.  113. 

1779.—; July  i. — Return  of  stores  on  hand  at  the  post  of  Lebanon. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  ii2. 
SHERIFF,  CORNELIUS  (Col.): 

1779. — April  jo.  Downingtown. — Return  of  persons  employed  in 
the  Quartermaster-General's  department  in  the  district  of 
Chester.  Vol.  xii,  No.'i. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    233 

SHERIFF,  CORNELIUS  (continued)  \ 

1779 — April  jo.     Downingtown. — Return  of  persons  employed  in 

the  forage  department.  Vol.  xii,  No.  13. 

1779. — April  Jo.     Downingtown. — Return  of  stores  on  hand  the 
last  of  April,  1779,  in  Chester  County  district. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  15. 
SMITH,  WILLIAM  : 

Return  of  stores,  etc.,  for  the  month  of  February,  1779. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  ii. 

Return  of  persons,  stores  and  forage  for  the  month  of  March, 
1779.  Vol.  xii,  No.  47. 

STARR,  EZRA  : 

1779. — April  i. — Return  of  stores.  Vol.  xii,  No.  23. 

1779. — April  i. — Return  of  men  employed  in  the  Quartermaster's 

department  at  Danbury.  Vol.  xii,  No.  56. 

STEWART,  CHARLES  : 

1779. — January  24. — Return    of  tents,  etc.,   delivered    from    the 
North  Carolina  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  56. 

I779- — February  4. — Return    of  tents  kept  by  the  officers  of  the 
North  Carolina  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  79. 

1779. — February  7. — Return    of  camp    equipage    in   Col.   Clark's 
North  Carolina  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  75. 

1779. — February  7. — Return   of  tents  delivered  at  Morristown  to 
Deputy  Quartermaster-General.  Vol.  x,  No.  104. 

1779. — February  26. — Return  of  camp  equipage,  etc. 

Vol.  x,  No.  54. 

J779- — February  26. — Return  of  riding  horses  in  North  Carolina 
Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  55. 

J779- — April  12. — Return  of  wagons  and  teams  in  North  Carolina 
Brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  32. 

1779. — April  12. — Return  of  riding  horses  in  the  North  Carolina 
Brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  33. 

X779- — April  12. — Return  of  camp  equipage  in  the  North  Caro 
lina  Brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  34. 

1779. — April  18. — Return  of  horses  and  teams  in  the  North  Caro 
lina  Brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  36. 


234    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

STEWART,  CHARLES  (continued)-. 

1779. — April  18. — Return  of  riding  horses  which  draw  forage  in 
the  North  Carolina  Brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  37. 

1779. — April  18. — Return  of  camp  equipage  in  the  North  Caro 
lina  Brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  38. 

THOMPSON,  JAMES  (Col.) : 

1779. — February  4. — Return  of  wagons,  etc.,  employed  with  the 
army  at  Middlebrook.  Vol.  x,  No.  95. 

1779. — April  12.     Middlebrook. — Return  of  enlisted  wagons. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  30. 

1779. — April  12. — Return  of  wagons  with  the  army  at  Middle- 
brook.  Vol.  xii,  No.  31. 

1 779. — June  28.  Smith' 's  Clove. — Return  of  the  wagons  and  horses 
with  the  army.  Vol.  iv,  No.  107. 

1779. — September  10. — Return  of  stores  in  his  family. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  18. 

TUCKERMAN,  ABRAHAM  : 

1779. — September  22. — Return  of  stores  in  Gen.  Glover's  Massa 
chusetts  Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  34. 

£779. — September  29. — Return  of  stores  in  Gen.  Glover's  Massa 
chusetts  Brigade.  Vol.  xi,  No.  43. 

VOORHEES,    MlUNE  : 

1779. — September  23. — Return  of  tents  of  the  Flying  Hospital. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  35. 
WALKER,  LEVIN  : 
1779. — February  4.. — Return  of  Quartermaster- General's  stores  in 

the  ist  Virginia  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  66. 

1779. — February  17. — Return  of  horses  in  Gen.  Muhlenberg's 
Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  61. 

WEISS,  JACOB  : 
i*j>]%.— October  n. — Return  of  clothing  in  Quartermaster-General's 

stores.  Vol.  xi,  No.  50. 

£778. —  October  12. — Return  of  clothing  received  and  wanting  for 

the  enlisted  wagoners.  Vol.  xi,  No.  55. 

1778. — December  I. — Return  of  tools  at  Middlebrook. 

Vol.  x,  No.  35. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    235 

WEISS,  JACOB  {continued} ; 

1778. — December  6. — Return  of  tools  at  Middlebrook. 

Vol.  x,  No.  33. 

Without  date. — Return  of  clothing  received  and  delivered,  Septem 
ber  and  October,  1778.  Vol.  xi,  No.  45. 

1779. — September. — Return  of  casual  deliveries  of  stores  for  the 
campaign  of  1779.  Vol.  xi,  No.  44. 

WHITING,  TIMOTHY  : 

1779.— June  10.      West  Point. — Return  of  the  boats  fit  and  unfit 
for  service.  Vol.  iv,  No.  108. 

WILKINSON,  NATHANIEL  : 
1778. — December  12. — Return  of  the  horses  in  the  Jersey  Brigade. 

Vol.  x,  No.  25. 
1779. — February  4. — Return  of  camp  equipage  belonging  to  Gen. 

Maxwell's  Jersey  Brigade.  Vol.  x,  No.  70. 

YOUNG,  H. : 
1779. — February. — Return  of  horses  in  Gen.  Woodford's  brigade. 

Vol.  x,  No.  84. 

1779. — April  2j. — Return  of  the  stores  in  the  ist  Virginia  Brigade. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  51. 

MISCELLANEOUS  RETURNS. 

1779. — April. — Return  of  the  army.  *  Vol.  xii,  No.  58. 

\7iq.—June  10. — Return  of  boats  lying  at  Fishkill  landing. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  119. 
1779. — -June  10. — Return  of  boats  lying  at  Fishkill. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  1 06. 
Without  date. — Return  of  leather  breeches  received  at  Moore  Hall 

for  public  use,  1778.  Vol.  xi,  No.  49. 

1779. — February  4. — Return  of  the  Brigade  Quartermaster's  depu 
ties,  clerks,  etc.  Vol.  x,  No.  97. 

i  779. — April. — Return  of  camp  equipage  wanting  and  that  in  store 

for  the  troops  at  Reading,  Peekskill,  etc.     Vol.  xii,  No.  57. 
Without  date. — A  return  of  iron  work  for  twelve  galleys. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  78. 


236    CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

Without  date. — Return  of  marquees  and  tents  for  Gen.  Nixon's, 
Patterson's  and  Huntingdon's  brigades  in  the  campaign  of 
1778.  Vol.  x,  No.  53. 

Without  date. — Returns  required  for  the  Quartermaster's  Depart 
ment.  Vol.  vii,  No.  104. 

1779. — June  26.~-A.  return  of  shipwrights  at  Philadelphia  and  Fort 
Pitt.  Vol.  iv,  No.  in. 

1 7  79. — February  4. — Return  of  Quartermaster-  General's  stores,  with 

the  brigades  in  camp.  Vol.  x,  No.  96. 

1779. — March. — Return  of  stores  for  twelve  row-galleys. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  77. 

1779. — September. — Return  of  stores  ordered  to  be  deposited  at 
Estherton  for  the  Indian  expedition.  Certain  remarks. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  33. 

MISCELLANEOUS    PAPERS. 

Abstracts. 
COOK,  WILLIAM: 

Abstract  of  quartermaster's  stores  purchased,  received  and 
issued  by  William  Cook  from  March  i  to  December  i,  1779. 
[Part  torn  off.]  Vol.  xii,  No.  60. 

Accounts. 
ABEEL,  JAMES  F.  : 

Account  of  stores  sent  to  Middlebrook. 

Vol.  x,  No.  22. 
BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.)  : 

1779. — May  12.  Middlebrook. — Col.  Biddle's  account  of  forage 
received  at  the  magazine  at  Trenton  from  the  opening  of  the 
Delaware  in  February  to  April  28,  1779.  Vol.  xi,  No.  60. 

GORE,  JAMES  : 

James  Gore's  account  of  his  expenses  from  Morristown  to 
Philadelphia  in  six  days.  Vol.  iii,  No.  6c. 

HAY,  UDNY(Col.)  : 

.—. January  i. — Account  of  stores  wanted  by  Col.  Hay  at  Fish- 
kill.  Vol.  x,  No.  72. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    237 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.)  : 

Without  date. — Account  of  clothing  sent  from  the  Deputy  Quar 
termaster-General's  stores  in  Philadelphia  to  the  Quartermas 
ter-General's  stores  at  camp  in  August  and  September,  1778. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  48. 

Without  date. — An  account  of  stores  sent  to  the  Quartermaster- 
General's  stores  at  camp  in  May  and  June,  1779. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  1 1 6. 
SHALLUS,  JACOB: 

1777. — February  ij.  Lancaster. — Account  of  provisions  issued  by 
Jacob  Shallus,  Deputy  Commissary-General. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  10. 

Without  date. — Account  of  moneys  laid  out  by  Jacob  Shallus,  Quar 
termaster  to  the  ist  Pennsylvania  Regiment  of  Foot,  com 
manded  by  John  Philip  de  Haas,  colonel  for  said  regiment,  on 
their  march  from  Philadelphia  to  Albany,  January  to  Septem 
ber,  1779.  Vol.  vii,  No.  ii. 

Without  date. — Account  of  sundry  Continental  stores  received  and 
delivered  at  Lancaster.  Vol.  vii,  No.  14. 

TRAILL,  ROBERT: 
1779. — July  9.     Easton. — Account  of  stores  and  pack-saddles. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  80. 
ANONYMOUS  : 
1778. —  October  28. — Account  of  clothing  in  store. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  47. 

General' account  of  horses  from  November  16  to  December 
[i,  1778.  Vol.  x,  No.  28. 

General  account  of  horses  from  nth  to  29th  December, 
1778,  inclusive.  Vol.  x,  No.  29. 

General  account  of  horses  from  2d  to  i5th  February,  1779. 

Vol.  x,  No.  57. 
General  account  of  horses  from  March  21  to  April  9,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  28. 

General  account  of  horses  from  April  25  to  May  3,  1779. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  40. 
Acts  and  Resolutions. 

An  act  to  amend  an  act  for  regulating  impresses  of  forage 
and  carriages,  and  for  billeting  troops  within  the  State  of  New 
York.  [Finished  in  Vol.  iv,  No.  57.]  Vol.  iv,  No.  59. 


238 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 


Act  of  the  State  of  New  York  relating  to  teams,  forage,  etc. 
[Part  in  Vol.  iv,  No.  59.]  Vol.  iv,  No.  57. 

1778. — February  9. — Resolve  of  Congress  concerning  the  right  in 
vested  in  the  Executive  power  of  every  State  to  regulate  the 
behavior  of  all  Continental  officers.  Vol.  x,  No.  4. 

Contracts. 
1778. — Contract  signed  by  U.  S.  express  riders.  Vol.  xi,  No.  75. 

Estimates. 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  : 
1779. — October  15. — Estimate  of  hay  in  Connecticut. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  20. 

SMITH,  WILLIAM: 

1779. — January  20. — Estimate  of  work  for  a  row-galley. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  86. 

ing.— January  20. — Estimate  of  articles  necessary  to  build  a  row- 
galley.  Vol.  xi,  No.  87. 

1779. — April 9.  Fishkill. — Estimate  of  prices  for  teaming  in  the 
State  of  New  York.  Vol.  xii,  No.  27. 

1779. — May  9. — Estimate  of  the  expenses  attending  certain  ser 
vices  to  be  performed  in  the  Department  of  Springfield. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  1 1 8. 
Forms. 

1779. — Form  for  general  return.  Vol.  x,  No.  58. 

Form  for  return  of  tools.  Vol.  xii,  No.  2. 

Inventories. 

PATTON,  ROBERT  (Gen.) : 

1778. — May  28.  Lebanon. — Inventory  of  horses,  etc.,  sent  to  Col. 
Pettit  at  Moore  Hall  by  Gen.  Robert  Patton. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  74. 

ANONYMOUS  : 

1779. — February  12.  Middlebrook. — Inventory  of  stores  in  the 
Quartermaster-General's  department.  Vol.  x,  No.  103. 


CALENDAR  OF  THE  GKEENE  CORRESPONDENCE.    239 

Invoices. 
BROOKS,  HENRY  : 

1778. —  October  16. — Invoice  of  clothing,  etc.,  received  at  Phila 
delphia.  Vol.  xi,  No.  52. 

Cox,  CORNELIUS  (Col.) : 

Invoice  of  stores  forwarded  to  Danbury  by  order  of  Gen. 
Hand.  Vol.  xi,  No.  79. 

OTIS  &  HENLEY  : 

1779. — May  8. — Invoice  of  woolens  purchased  and  forwarded  to 
William  Smith,  Esq.,  at  Springfield.  Vol.  vii,  No.  63. 

SHALLUS,  JACOB  : 

1777. — November  n. — Invoice  of  flour  sold  at  the  Continental 
stores.  Vol.  vii,  No.  12. 

Journal. 
SHALLUS,  JACOB  : 

Copy  of  a  journal,  covering  the  months  of  May  and  June, 
1776,  kept  by  Jacob  Shallus,  Esq.,  of  Philadelphia,  who  went 
upon  the  expedition  to  Canada  as  a  volunteer. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  8. 

Miscellaneous  Lists. 
BIDDLE,  CLEMENT  (Col.) : 

1778. — November  25.  Quakerhill. —  List  of  horses  for  winter 
quarters  from  December  i,  1778,  to  May  i,  1779. 

Vol.  x,  No.  21. 

GREENE,  NATH.  (Gen.) : 

1779. — March  2.  Camp,  Middlebrook. — List  of  articles  to  be  pro 
vided  and  deposited  at  Estherton  for  the  ensuing  campaign. 
Probably  drawn  up  by  Gen.  Greene.  [Enclosed  in  letter  from 
Gen.  Greene  to  Gen.  Washington.]  Vol.  ii,  No.  87. 

1779. — March  3.     Middlebrook. — Copy  of  MS.  No.  87,  Vol.  ii. 

Vol.  ii,  No.  85. 

HOWE,  BAXTER  : 

List  of  officers  who  have  riding-horses  in  the  brigade  of 
artillery.  Vol.  xi,  No.  230. 


240        CALENDAR  OF  THE  GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

MYER,  JOHN  : 

1778. — December  7. — List  of  provisions  and  stores  remaining  at 
Daniel  Wright's.  Vol.  x,  No.  32. 

ANONYMOUS : 

1778. — December. — List  of  articles  ordered  by  assistant  Quarter 
master*  General.  Vol.  x,  No.  89. 

1778. — October  20.—  A  list  of  clothing  to  be  delivered. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  53. 

1778. — October  21. — A  list  of  clothing  to  be  issued  to  each  com 
pany.  Voi.  xi,  No.  46. 

1778. — December. — List  of  stores  to  be  kept  in  readiness  in  Phila 
delphia.  Vol.  x,  No.  90. 

Without  date. — List  of  sundries  wanted  for  the  department. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  20. 

1778. — List  of  horses  to  remain  with  the  army.     Vol.  xi,  No.  76. 

Without  date. — List  of  men  employed  in  the  boats  at  Springfield 
to  November  25.  Vol.  xi,  No.  91. 

1779. — February. — List  of  officers  in  Northern  Department. 

Vol.  x,  No.  82. 

1779. — Apriit— List  of  staff  officers  in  Quartermaster's  department, 
Albany  district.  Vol.  xii,  No.  3. 

Without  date. — List  of  vessels  taken  up.  [Enclosed  in  letter  from 
Samuel  A.  Otis  to  Gen.  Greene.]  Vol.  iv,  No.  70. 

Memoranda. 
EYRE  (Maj.)  : 

Memorandum  of  various  tools.  Vol.  xi,  No.  73. 

FINNIE,  WILLIAM  (Col.)  : 

Without  date. — Memorandum. — Will  please  inquire  whether  there 
is  not  a  resolution  of  Congress  empowering  the  commander-in- 
chief  to  order  any  officer  he  pleases  a  full  quantity  of  rations  in 
lieu  of  subsistence  money.  Vol.  xii,  No.  18. 

GRAY,  GEORGE  (Capt.)  : 

Memorandum  for  Capt.  Gray  to  make  for  the  baker  of  Gen. 
Muhlenburg's  brigade.  Vol.  xii,  No.  104.     • 

HAY,  UDNY  (Col.)  : 

Memorandum  of  blankets  wanting.  Vol.  xi,  No.  81. 


CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE   CORRESPONDENCE.  241 

HUBBARD,  NEHEMIAH  : 
1779. — August  12. — Memorandum  relating  to  shoemakers. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  71. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  (Col.) : 

1779. — April. — Memorandum  of  sundry  articles,  received  from  Col. 
Mitchell,  to  be  deposited  at  Estherton,  etc.  Vol.  xi,  No.  72. 

MORGAN,  JACOB  (Col.) : 

1779. — March  18. — Memorandum  for  Gen.  Greene  concerning  the 
water-carriage  on  the  Potomac.  Vol.  xi,  No.  83. 

OTIS,  SAMUEL  : 

T779- — February  27. — Memorandum  of  money  distributed  in  Quar 
termaster-General's  department.  Vol.  x.  No.  85. 

WEISS,  JACOB: 

1780. — February  14. — Memorandum  of  espontoons  sent  to  New- 
burg  from  June  to  December,  1779.  Vol.  xi,  No.  70. 

Without  date. — Jacob  Weiss'  memorandum  of  clothes  a^  Morris- 
town  and  Middlebrook.  Vol.  x,  No.  34. 

ANONYMOUS : 

1779. — Memorandum  of  articles  wanted  in  the  Northern  depart 
ment.  Vol.  xi,  No.  82. 

1779. — February  2. — Articles  ordered  to  be  manufactured  to  the 
eastward.  Vol.  x,  No.  91. 

1779. — February  2. — Memorandum  of  sundries  wanted  for  the 
artificers.  Vol.  ix,  No.  123. 

1780. — March. — Memorandum  of  sundry  stores  wanted  at  Fishkill. 

Vol.  xi,  No.  92. 

Muster-Roil. 

WAGENER,  PHILIP  (Capt.) : 
1777. — September  17. — Capt.  Philip  Wagener's  muster-roll. 

Vol.  vii,  No.  13. 

Oath  of  Allegiance. 
SHALLUS,  JACOB  : 

1777. — September  15.  Lancaster. — Oath  of  allegiance  to  the  thir 
teen  United  States  of  America  by  Jacob  Shailus,  Commissary 
of  Issues.  Vol.  vii,  No.  6. 


2-i2          CALENDAR   OF   THE   GREENE  CORRESPONDENCE. 

Petitions.    ' 

ARTIFICERS  UNDER  BOLTON  (Lieut.),  to  GEN.  GREENE: 
1778. — December  4.      West  Point. — Setting  forth  Lieut.  Bolton's 
fine  qualities,  and  petitioning  that  if  the  company  must  be 
broken  up,  they  may  not  be  ordered  into  Capt.  Sizer's  com 
pany,  but  into  Capt.  Pendleton's.  Vol.  x,  No.  31. 

LAWRENCE,  WILLIAM,  AND  OTHER  EXPRESS-RIDERS,  to  GEN. 

GREENE  : 
1779. — December. — Petitioning  for  an  increase  of  their  pay. 

Vol.  xii,  No.  4. 
MCCOLLISTER,  ALEXANDER,  AND  OTHER  EXPRESS-RIDERS,  to 

GEN.  GREENE  : 

1779. — February  22. — Asking  that  their  wages  may  be  raised  to 
eight  dollars  a  day.  Vol.  iv,  No.  87. 

MILL,  WILLIAM  (Capt.),  ARTIFICERS  OF,  to  COL.  BALDWIN  : 
1779. — February  8.  Camp. — Engaged  in  the  service  with  the 
understanding  of  being  entitled  to  every  perquisite  due  to  the 
common  soldier;  this  promise  not  fulfilled;  ask  for  redress 
that  they  may  be  able  to  support  their  families,  otherwise  their 
servitude  will  be  worse  than  the  "Egyptian  Bondage." 

Vol.  iv,  No.  86. 
No  Date. — Asking  for  some  redress  against  certain  taxations. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  84. 

No  Date. — Asking  that  their  tools  may  be  paid  for,  and  also 
their  doctors'  bills.  Vol.  iv,  No.  85. 

PYNCHON,  WILLIAM,  AND  OTHER  REPRESENTATIVES  OF  THE 
SELECTMEN  OF  SPRINGFIELD,  to  THE  HON.  COUNCIL  OF  THE 
STATE  OF  MASSACHUSETTS  BAY  : 

1778. — August  ji. — Want  of  economy  in  the  expenditure  of  public 
money  destroys  the  people's  confidence.  The  case  of  the  Con 
tinental  Ferry  across  the  Connecticut  river;  the  tremendous 
cost  of  it ;  asks  that  a  public  inquiry  may  be  mad^  into  the 
matter.  Vol.  xi,  No.  90. 

VAN  COURT,  ELIAS,  to  GEN.  GREENE  : 

1779. — October  27. — Petition  from  Elias  Van  Court,  a  tailor,  ask 
ing  that  he  may  be  released  from  the  guard-house,  where  he 
has  been  confined  eleven  days  for  some  offense. 

Vol.  viii,  No.  98. 


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Receipts. 

HOOPER,  R.  L.  (Col.) : 

1779. — April 26. — At  the  request  of  Col.  Hooper  to  value  and  ap 
praise  a  horse,  the  property  of  Col.  Timothy  Bigelow,  at  the 
sum  of  ;£ioo.  Receipt  signed  by  Col.  Hooper  for  the  said 
horse.  Certified  to  by  Robert  Traill.  Vol.  vii,  No.  86. 

MARSH,  GEORGE  : 
1779. — February  5. — Receipted  bill  signed  by  George  Marsh. 

Vol.  iv,  No.  40. 

OPDYCKE,  JOSHUA  : 
1779. — February  2. — Receipt  for  articles  delivered  by  Mr.  Mitchell 

Signed  by  Joshua  Opdycke.  Vol.  x,  No.  88. 

REPORTS. 

Court  of  Inquiry. 

1779. — May  19.  Middlebrook. — Ha.ving  considered  the  charges 
against  Adam  Jameson,  brigade  commissary,  are  unanimously 
of  the  opinion  that  he  is  not  censurable  by  any  means,  in  de 
taining  a  horse  claimed  by  George  Hook.  [Signed  by  Lyman 
Hitchcock.]  Vol.  v,  No.  50. 

MASSACHUSETTS,  COUNCIL  OF  : 

1779. — -January  6. — Finds  Col.  Mason,  Major  Eyre  and  Col.  Smith 
guilty  of  appropriating  stores  and  wood  belonging  to  the 
United  States  for  their  own  private  purposes;  also  of  establish 
ing  a  Continental  ferry  without  order.  [Signed  by  Timothy 
Danielson.]  Vol.  xi,  No.  85. 

Plan  of  March. 

Route   for   Col.   Clark's    Brigade,   from    New   Windsor   to 
Charlestown,  S.  C.  Vol.  iv,  Nos.  22,  220,  23,  24,  25. 


INDEX. 

Abeel,  Col.  James  F " 53,  54,  55,  56,  180,  222,  236 

Adams,  John 35 

Adams,  Samuel -35>  63,  49,  181 

Adanson,  Dr 47 

Association,  Articles  of,  drafted  by  Westmoreland  citizens 51 

Baldwin,  Col.  Jeduthun,  Returns  of 222 

Bancker,  Capt.  John,  Court  of  Inquiry  held  on  charges  against 216-221 

Barber,  F.,  Return  of  army  under  Gen.  Sullivan  by 222 

Barnes,  Lieut.  John 181,  222 

Barre,  Col 47 

Barrett,  Samuel,  &  Co 57 

Bartley ,  James 1 8 1 

Bayley,  Jacob 57 

Beatty ,  Charles 57 

Beatty,  John 57 

Belding,  Col.  Simeon 57,  58,  181 

Berry,  Sidney 58 

Betts,  William  M 58,  182,  222 

Bevan,    Davis 182 

Biddle,  Col.  Clement 58,  59,  60,  61,  182,  223,  224,  236,  239 

Biddle,  Owen 183,  223,  224 

Binney,  Dr.  B 61,  183 

Blair,  Archibald I 

Bland,  Theodorick I,  183 

Blodget,  William 61 

Bogert,  Cornelius 217 

Bolton,  Lieut.,  Petition  of  artificers  under 242 

Bond,  Dr.  Thomas,  Jr 61,  62 

Bostwick,  Col.  Andrew 183 

Bowen,  Col.   Ephraim 62,  63,  64,  183,  224 

Bowen,  Oliver 64 

Bradford,  Samuel  K 32 

Broadhead,  Col.  Daniel 64 

Brooks,  D 65 

Brooks,  Henry,  Invoice  of  clothing  by 239 

Brown ,  Benj  amin 65 ,  1 84 

Brown,  Dr.  William * 65 

Brown,  Lieut.  William 184 

Bruin,  Capt.,  Return  of  clothing  by 224 

Buchanan,  Capt.  John 65 

Bull,.  Samuel 65 

Burnet,  Maj.  Ichabod 184 

245 


216  INDEX. 

Caldwell,  Col.  James 65,  184 

Cape,  John,  Return  of  lumber  by 225 

Capp,  John 216 

Cardross,  Lord 47 

Carmichael,  William 36 

Cavenagh,  Henry,  Return  of  clothing  by 225 

Chaloner,  John 184 

Chase,  Samuel 36,  37,  49 

Chase,  Col.  Thomas 66,  67,  185,  225 

Church,  Alexander,  Return  of  horses  by 225,  226 

Circular  letter  to  the  States,  drafted  by  R.  H.  Lee 51 

Claiborne,  Richard 67,  68,  185,  186 

Clark,  Col.  Thomas 68 

Clark,  Col.,  Route  for  brigade  under 243 

Clay,  M 186 

Clinton,  Capt.  Charles 187 

Clinton,  Governor  George 1 87 

Colfax,  Lieut.  William 187 

Collins,  Stephen 68 

Commissioners  to  France,  Additional  instructions  to 51 

Commissioners  in  France,  Letters  to 51 

Committee  for  King  George's  County,  Authority  of 50 

Congress,  Committee  of,  to  Gen.  Washington , 52 

Congress,  Ccmmittee  of,  to  Fort  Pitt 51 

Congress,  Committee  of,  to  General  Greene 217,  220 

Congress,  Letter  to  King's  Commissioners 52 

Congress,  Resolve  of 238 

Connor,  Charles,  Return  of  teams  by 226 

Conway,  Thomas 36 

Cook,  William,  Abstract  of  Quartermaster  business  by 236 

Cooper,  Constant 68 

Cotton,  John 68,  69 

Court  of  Inquiry  held  on  memorial  of  Capt.  John  Bancker 216-221 

Court  of  Inquiry  held  on  charges  against  Adam  Jameson 243 

Court  of  Inquiry,  Decision  of,  against  Maj.  Eyre  and  Cols.  Mason  and  Smith. 24 3 

Cox,  Col.  Cornelius,  Invoice  of  stores  by 239 

Cox,  Col.  John 69-73,  I87»  l88 

Croghan,  Maj.  William 188 

Dabney,  Lieut.  Charles 188 

Davis,  John .* 74,  188,  226 

Davis,  William I,  2 

DeHaas,  Col.  John  Philip,  Return  of  rations  by 226 

DeKalb,    Baron 37 

Desbignes 2 

Dickinson,  John 37,  217,  220 


INDEX.  247 

Dodge,  Samuel 217 

Dunn,  Jeremiah,  Return  of  express-riders  by 226,  227 

Duportail,  Gen.  Louis 73 

Durie,  Thomas 188 

Dyer,  Edw.,  Return  of  stores  by 227 

Eastham,  Capt.  Braxton. 188 

Eichelberger,  George 188 

Elton,  Lieut.,  Return  of  clothing  by 227 

Elwell,  Jesse 2 

Erskine,  John 73,  1 89 

Erskine,  Robert 73 

Express-riders,  Contract  signed  by 238 

Eyre,  Benjamin  G 74,  227,  240 

Eyre,  Major,  Decision  of  Court  of  Inquiry  against 243 

Faesh,  John  Jacob 74 

Fallen,  James 217 

Ferris,    Owen 74,  189 

Finley,  Capt.  E 189 

Finnic,   William 74,  189,  227,  240 

Fitch,  Nathaniel 189 

Fleming,   Samuel 190 

Flint,   Royal 75,  190 

Florida  Blanco,  Count  de 37 

Ford,  James 190 

Forms  used  for  returns 238 

Forsyth,  John 75 

Forsyth,  Major  Robert 75 ,  76 

Fort  Pitt,  Letter  from  Committee  of  Congress  to 51 

France,  Additional  instructions  to   Commissioners  to 51 

Furman,  Moore 76,  77,  78,  190 

Gamble,  Capt.  R 191 

Gates,   Horatio 37 

Gerard,  Chevalier 79 

Gerry,  Elbridge 37 

Gibbs,  Major  C 191 

Gibson,  George 79,  191 

Gooch,  John 79 

Gordon,  Major  Peter 79,  80,  191 

Gore,  James,  Accounts  by 236 

Gorham,  Nathaniel 80 

Graham,  Richard 2 

Grasse,  Count  de 37 

Gray,  Capt.  George,  Memorandum  by 240 

Grayson,  Col.  William 2,  3,  4 


248  INDEX. 

Greene,  C 80 

Greene,  Jacob,  Return  of  stores  by 227 

Greene,  Gen.  Nathanael,  Letters  from 5,  160-180,  239 

Greene,  Gen.  Nathanael,  Letters  to 53-160 

Greene,  Governor  William 191 

Hale,  Major  D 191,  218 

Hall,  Benedict  Edward 81 

Hall,   John 191 

Hamilton,  Col.  Alexander 80,  81,  192 

Hand,  Gen.  Edward 82 

Hansen,    Peter 192 

Harlingen,  Ernestus  Von 82 

Harmar,  Lieut.-Col.  Joseph 82 

Harrison,  John 216 

Harrison,  Col.  Robert  H 82,  192 

Hart,  William  D 82 

Haws,  Col.  Samuel 192 

Hay,  Col.  Udny 82-91,  192,  193,  194,  218,  219,  227,  228,  236,  240 

Hazen,  Gen.  Moses 91 

Heer,  Capt.  Bartholomew  Von 91 

Hendricks,  Col.  James 5,6 

Henry,  James  M 92 

Henry,  Patrick 38.. 

Hewitt,  Capt.  Samuel,  Return  of  horses,  etc.,  by 228 

Hodgson,  Samuel 92 

Holdron,  John 1 94 

Holker  (French   Consul) 38 

Hollingsworth,  Col.  Henry 92,  93,  94,  194 

Holmes,  Col.  Benjamin 195 

Holmes,  Joseph 6 

Hooper,  Col.  Robert  Lettis 94-98,  195,  196,  243 

Hosman,  Lieut.  J 196 

Houston,  William  C 98 

How,  Baxter 98,  99,  197,  228,  239 

Howe,  Gen.  Robert 99 

Howell,  Joseph 105 

Ho  well,  Reading,  Return  of  stores  by : 228 

Hubbard,  Nehemiah 99-103,  197,  228,  229,  238,  241 

Hudson,  Capt.  J 197 

Hughes,  John 103,  197,  229 

Humphreys,   Whitehead • 103 

Hunter,  Mtn 103,  104 

Hunter,   William 197 

Huntingdon,  Samuel 104 

Instructions,  Additional,  to  the  Commissioners  to  France 51 

Inventories  .  .  238 


INDEX. 

Invoices 239 

Irvine,  William 104 

Jackson,  Dr 198 

Jamison,  Adam 104 

Jamison,  Adam,  Court  of  Inquiry  held  on  charges  against 243 

Jay,  Sir  James 104,  105 

Jay,  John 38,  105 

Jefferson,  Thomas 6.  7,  8,  32,  38 

Jenifer,  Daniel 8 

Jenings,   Edmund 38 

Johnson,  Thomas 198 

Johnston,  Francis 105 

Johnston,  James 105,  198 

Jones,  James 8 

Jones,  Sir  William 47 

Joyce,  William 105 

Kelso,  Robert 198 

Kemper,  Daniel 106 

King  George's  County,  Authority  of  Committee  for 50 

King,  Fragments  of  a  Petition  to  the 52 

King,  Petition  by  the  Lord  Mayor,  Aldermen  and  Commons  of  London,  to 

the 52 

King's  Commissioners,  Letter  from  Congress  to 52 

Kingsland,   Eliza 106 

Kinnan,  Peter 198 

Kirkpatrick,  Abraham 198 

Knox,   Henry 106 

Kosciusko,  Col.  Thaddeus 106 

Lafayette,  Marquis  de 8,  q,  10,  38,  39 

Lansing,  Philip 229 

Larzelere,  Abraham 198,  199 

Laurens,  Henry 39 

Lawrence,  Judge  John 106 

Lawrence,  William,  Petition  to  Gen.  Greene  from 242 

Lawson,  Benjamin 199,  230 

Lee,   Arthur 39,  40,  49 

Lee,  Charles 40,  41 ,  50 

Lee,  Richard  Henry,  Address  of,  to  the  People  of  Virginia 51 

Lee,  Richard  Henry,  Circular  letter  to  the  States  by 51 

Lee,  Richard  Henry,  Letters  from 10,  1 1,  48,  49,  50 

Lee,  Richard  Henry,  Letters  to 35~47 

Lee,  Richard  Henry,  Opinion  of,  Concerning  King  George's  County 50 

Lee,  Richard  Henry,  Resolution  of,  on  the  Appointing  of  a  Militia 50 

Lee,  William 41,  47 


250  INDEX. 

Lewis,  Joseph 106,  107 

Lewis,  Col.  Morgan 107,  108,  109,  199,  230 

Lind,  Arthur 109 

Lists,  Miscellaneous,  of  various  articles 239 

Livingston,  Abraham 1 10 

Livingston,  Col.  William 1 10,  1 1 1 

Lodge,   Benjamin ill 

London,  Letter  to  Lord  Mayor  by  R.   H.    Lee  on  behalf  of  Delegates    of 

City  of 50 

London,  Petition  to  the  King  by  the  Lord  Mayor,  Aldermen  and  Commons  of.  52 

Lords,  Petition  to  House  of 52 

Lott,  Abraham 111,112 

Lovell,  James 41,50 

Loxley,  Abraham 112 

Ludwick,   Christoffal 199 

Lyman,  Adjt.-Gen.  D 199 

McCashlan,  James 199,  200 

McCollister,  Alexander,  Petition  to  Gen.  Greene  from 242 

McCulloch,  James,  Return  of  horses  by 230 

McDougall,  Gen.  Alexander 112,  200,  219,  220 

McDowell,  John 200 

McHenry,  Dr.  James 1 1,  112,  113 

McKean,  Thomas 41,  47 

McWilliams,   William .    n 

Manley,   John 113 

Marbury,  Capt.  Joseph,  Return  of  various  articles  by 230 

Marsh,  George,  Receipted  bill  signed  by 243 

Mason,  Col.,  Decision  of  Court  of  Inquiry  against 243 

Massachusetts  Acts,  Petition  to  the  House  of  Lords,  protesting  against 52 

Massachusetts,  Letter  to  Thos.  Chase  from  Council  of 200 

Massachusetts,  Report  of  the  Council  of 243 

Matlack,  Timothy 200 

Meade,  Col.  Richard  K 113 

Meals,  John 12 

Melcher,  Isaac 113 

Memoranda 240 

Mendum,  Letter  to  Gen.  Greene  from  inhabitants  of 68 

Meng,  Christopher 200,  230 

Menzies,  Thomas 114 

Mercer,  John  F 12 

Mifflin,  Gen.  Thomas 42 

Militia,  Resolution  moved  by  R.  H.  Lee  to  appoint  a 50 

Mill,  Capt.  William,  Petition  of  artificers  under 242 

Millan,    William 201 

Miller  &  Tracy 114 


INDEX.  251 

Mitchell,  Ignatius,  Return  of  horses  by 230 

Mitchell,  Col.  John 114,  115,  116,  117,  201,  202,  237,  241 

Monroe,  James 42 

Morgan,  Col.  George 117 

Morgan,  Col.  George,  Letter  from  Congress  concerning 51 

Morgan,  Col.  Jacob 117,118,  202,  241 

Morgan,  Dr.  John 1 18 

Morris,  Gouverneur 42,  1 18,  202,  203 

Morris.  Lewis 203 

Mortimer,    Charles '. .    12 

Moxley ,  Rhodom 203 

Moylan,  John 118 

Moylan,  Lieut.-Col.  Stephen 1 18,  203,  230 

Muhlenberg,  Gen.  Peter 12,  13,  14,  15,  118,  203 

Murfree,  Maj.  Hardy 118 

Murray,  John 119 

Myer,  John,  List  of  stores  by 240 

Nelson,  Thomas 15,  16,  17 

Nelson,  William 33 

Nevill,  Col.  John 203 

New  York,  Act  of 237 

Nordon,  Archibald  N.,  Return  of  articles  destroyed  by  enemy,  by 231 

North,  George,  Return  of  stores  in  Second  Pennsylvania  Brigade  by 231 

Oakley,  Cornelius,  Returns  by 231,  232 

Oath  of  Allegiance  by  Jacob  Shallus 241 

Okely,  J 203 

Olney,  George 119,  204,  205 

Opdycke,  Joshua,  Receipt  signed  by 243 

Otis,  Samuel  A 119,  120,  121,  241 

Otis  &  Henley 121,  122,  205,  232,  239 

Overton,  Thomas,  Return  of  stores  by 232 

Page,   John 33,  42 

Page,  Mann 17, 42 

Paine,  Nathaniel 122 

Paine,  Thomas 42,  122 

Painter,  Gamaliel 122,  123 

Palfrey,  William 123 

Parker,  Jeremiah 205 

Parker,  Lieut.  Phineas,  Return  of  clothing  by 232 

Parker,   Richard 205 

Parsell,    John 198,  199,  205 

Parsons,  Samuel  H 123,  206 

Paterson,    John 123 


252  INDEX. 

Patten,  Capt.  J 206 

Patterson,  Alexander 206 

Patterson,  William 1 24,  206,  207 

Patton,  Col.  Robert 124,  232,  238 

Peabody,  Nathaniel 42 

Pendleton,  Edmund 43 

Peters,  Richard 1 25 

Petitions 52,    242 

Pettit,  Col.  Charles 125-133,  207,  208,  209 

Phillips,  William 33 

Philopatria 43 

Pickering,   Timothy 133 

Pierse,  John,  Jr 134 

Plebia,  Poem  to  Gen.  Greene  signed 134 

Pope,  Lieut.-Col.  Charles 209 

Porterfield,  Major  Robert 209 

Posey,  Major  Thomas 209 

Price,  Col.  Thomas 209 

Procter,  Col.  Thomas 209 

Pryor,  Capt.  J 17,  209 

Pulaski,  Count 43 

Purvis,  Lieut.  George 209 

Putnam,  Gen.  Isaac 134 

Pynchon,  George 210 

Pynchon,  William,  Petition  of 242 

Quartermaster's  business,  Abstract  of 236 

Quartermaster's  Department,  Accounts  in 236,  237 

Quartermaster's  Department,  Estimates 238 

Quartermaster's  Department,  Returns  of 222 

Receipts 243 

Reed,  Joseph 43.  *34>  I35»  2I° 

Report  of  Council  of  Massachusetts  against  Maj.   Eyre  and  Cols.  Mason  and 

Smith. 243 

Returns  of  Quartermaster's  Department 222 

Robertson,  Adj 210 

Rodney,    Caesar 211 

Ross,  George 135,  211 

Route  for  Col.  Clark's  Brigade , 243 

Rush,  Benjamin 43»  44 

Russell,  Col.  William 136 

St.  Clair,  Gen.  Arthur 136 

Sanford,  Lemuel 136 

Sargent,    Winthrop 136 


INDEX.  253 

Sayles,   D 136 

Scannell,  Alexander 211 

Schuyler,   Col.  Peter 136,  21 1 

Schuyler,  Philip 44 

Scott,  Dr 136 

Scudder,  Nathaniel 217,  220 

Scull,  P 137 

Sears,  Mr.,  Testimony  to  the  patriotism  of 51 

Shallus,  Jacob,  Accounts  of 237 

Shallus,  Jacob,  Journal  kept  by 239 

Shallus,  Jacob,  Oath  of  Allegiance  by 241 

Shaw,   S 137 

Shaw,  Thomas 211 

Shepard,  Col.    William 137 

Sheriff,  Col.  Charles 212 

Sheriff,  Col.  Cornelius 137,  138,  232,  233 

Sherman,  John • 138 

Shippen,  William 44,  50,  212 

Shreve,  Col.  Israel 138 

Sickels,  Thomas 138,  139 

Sizer,  Capt.  William 139 

Smallwood,  Gen.  William 139,  140 

Smith,  E.  A 220 

Smith,    Elijah 140 

Smith,  Hugh 140 

Smith,  John  W 140 

Smith,  William 140,  141,  142,  233,  238 

Smith,  Col.,  Decision  of  Court  of  Inquiry  against 243 

Smith,  William  S 212 

Springfield,  Petition  from  Selectmen  of 242 

Spycer,  Samuel 142 

Starr,    Ezra 212,  233 

Steel,  Col.  Archibald 142,  143,  212 

Stephen,  Adam 44 

Stephens,  William 143 

Steuben,   Baron 18,  33,  143 

Stevens,  Nathaniel 220 

Stewart,  Charles 143,  144,  212,  233,  234 

Stewart,  Col.  Walter 144 

Stirling,  Lord 145 

Stockton,  Robert 213 

Stoddert,  Major  Benjamin I44»  I45»  2I3 

Storm,  Thomas 220 

Story,  Major  J 145 

Sullivan,  James 44 

Sullivan,  Gen.  John 146,  147,  213 


254  INDEX. 

Tallmadge,  Major  Benjamin 147 

Thompson,  James 147 

Thompson,  Col.  James 147,  148,  213,  234 

Thornton,  Col 18 

Tilghman,  Col.   Tench 148,  149 

Tilton,  Dr.  James 149 

Torrey,  John 214 

Traill,  Robert 150,  237 

Tuckerman,  Abraham 214,  234 

Turner,  P 150 

VanCourt,  Elias,  Petition  to  Gen.  Greene  from 242 

VanCourt,  Michael I  eo 

Van  der  Burgh,  James 214 

Vandewall,   Lieut.  Markes 214 

Varnum,  Gen.  James 150 

Villefranche  (Master  of  Engineers) i^o,  151 

Virginia,  Address  by  R.  H.  Lee  to  People  of 51 

Voorhees,  Minne,  Return  of  tents  by 234 

Wade,  Francis 151,  152,  214 

Wadsworth,  Jeremiah 152,  153,  214 

Wagener,  Capt.  Philip,  Muster-roll  of 241 

Walker,  John 19 

Walker,  Lieut 215 

Walker,  Levin,  Return  of  stores  and  horses  by 234 

Washington,  Gen.  George 19,  20,  44,  45,  46,  50,  153,  154,  155,  156 

Washington,  John  A 20 

Wayne,  Gen.  Anthony ^57 

Webb,  Lieut.  Isaac 215 

Webb,  Joseph 157 

Weedon,  George,  Letters  from 21-32,  33,  34, 46,  157 

Weedon,  George,  Letters  to , 1-21 

Weiss,  Jacob 157,  158,  215,  234,  235,  241 

Welch,  Nathaniel 215 

Wendell,  Oliver 158 

West,  Jacob 158 

Westmoreland,  Articles  of  Association  drafted  by  citizens  of 51 

Whipple,  William 46,  47 

Whiting,  Timothy 215,  216,  235 

Whittelsey,  Charles 158 

Wickes,  Thomas 216 

Wilkes,  John 48 

Wilkinson,  Gen.  James 216 

Wilkinson,  Nathaniel,  Return  of  horses,  etc.,  by 235 

Williams,  Oth.  H 158 


INDEX. 


255 


Williamson,  Matthew  ........................................  158,  159,  216 

Woodford,  William  .................................................  159 

Woodson,  Capt.  Hughs  ..............................................  216 

Worthington,  Asa  ...................................................  159 

Wyndham,  William  ................................................  48 

Wythe,  George  ...................................................   47 


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